LAWYER PROFILE

Russell Wells

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Projects: Mainly International

2 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

13 years ranked

Projects & Energy

Africa-wide

1 year ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

14 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Russell Wells is the Global Head of the firm's Energy and Resources Sector and co-head of the Energy Transition Group. He has over 35 years of commercial, corporate and finance experience in the energy sector – including a large number of landmark transactions throughout the World. Russell has worked in our Hong Kong, London and Singapore offices.

Career

University of London, Queen Mary College; (LLB) 1987

Joined Clifford Chance 1988

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1990

Partner in the Energy & Infrastructure Group since 1997

Singapore office from 2002-2007

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Projects: Mainly International - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Russell Wells is held in high regard for his work on midstream and downstream oil and gas transactions across a number of jurisdictions, including in Africa and Europe. He additionally serves as co-head of the firm's global energy group.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Russell Wells is head of the firm's global energy and resources group. He maintains a highly regarded oil and gas practice, representing financial institutions in infrastructure projects.

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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Global head of energy and natural resources Russell Wells adeptly handles project finance mandates, with a noteworthy presence in the oil and gas sector. Operating out of London, he frequently represents both lenders and sponsors across the southern African regions.

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Energy & Natural Resources - UK

Foreign expert in Africa-wide

Individual Editorial

Russell Wells is head of the firm's global energy and resources group. He maintains a highly regarded oil and gas practice, representing financial institutions in infrastructure projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Russell is a very capable lawyer and a very smart partner.
Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Global Guide
Russell is a very capable lawyer and a very smart partner.
Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Global Guide
Russell Wells is a quality lawyer.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide