LAWYER PROFILE

Russell Wells

UK 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects: Mainly International

UK-wide

2 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

UK-wide

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Projects: Mainly International - UK-wide

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-wide

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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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