Rachel is all over the cases. She is very thorough, good with the judge and persuasive. ‘She is personable, unflappable and has a good bedside manner. She is well-liked by solicitors and takes a pragmatic approach.’”

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

Rachel has considerable experience in dealing with ‘disease’ and occupational illness litigation ranging from noise induced hearing loss cases, to mesothelioma and stress at work.  She regularly advises and appears in trials on such cases, dealing with broad ranging issues from breach of duty to causation and limitation.

Recent successes include representing the defendant at the trial of limitation in a noise induced deafness claim, following which the claim was dismissed.

Directory Quotes

Rachel is an extremely proficient advocate. ‘Her written work makes analysing complex issues very straightforward.”

Chambers UK 2023, Personal Injury

Clients appreciate her calm but highly effective approach to cross-examination.”

Legal 500 2017, Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Noted for her expertise in employers’ and public liability claims.”

Legal 500 2018, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

“Very experienced across a range of inquest matters.”

Legal 500 2018, Inquests and Inquiries

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA (Oxon)
    • Gray’s Inn Scholar

  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
    • Employment Law Bar Association

  • Rachel Russell is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.