Russell Strong is a Partner and Head of International at Brabners, specialising in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration and cross-border enforcement. He acts for businesses, investors, directors and high-net-worth individuals in high-value disputes before the English courts and arbitral tribunals.
Since beginning his legal career in 2006 at a specialist dispute resolution firm in the City of London, Russell has developed extensive experience advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes. He is known for combining technical legal expertise with a strategic and commercially focused approach to dispute resolution.
Drawing on a well-established international network of legal advisers, Russell regularly coordinates cross-border litigation, asset recovery programmes and the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards worldwide.
Russell joined Brabners as Partner and Head of International in January 2026. In this role, he leads the firm’s international offering, overseeing cross-border matters and supporting the continued growth of the firm’s international practice.
Over the course of his career, Russell has advised clients on a wide range of contentious matters, acting in both court proceedings and arbitral tribunals. His experience spans complex commercial disputes, company and insolvency litigation, and international enforcement actions involving multiple jurisdictions.
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Russell is consistently recognised in The Legal 500 for his expertise in dispute resolution and client service. He is praised for his technical ability, leadership and strategic insight, with clients describing him as “a fantastic lawyer with great empathy for clients” and noting that they “can’t recommend him highly enough”.
Russell is an active speaker and panellist on commercial litigation, international arbitration and dispute resolution strategy. He regularly contributes to discussions on cross-border enforcement, mediation and the evolving international disputes landscape, sharing practical insights with legal professionals and in-house counsel.
Russell acts for a diverse client base, including:
Clients value his ability to navigate complex disputes, align legal strategy with commercial objectives and provide clear, practical advice in high-pressure situations.
Russell Strong is a Partner and Head of International at Brabners, recognised as a leading Dispute Resolution lawyer in United Kingdom practice, advising on high‑value commercial litigation and international arbitration.
He handles the full spectrum of commercial disputes including shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, directors’ disqualification, complex insolvency litigation, high‑value contractual claims, international arbitration and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards.
Russell began his career in 2006, has a decade‑plus of courtroom and tribunal experience, joined Brabners in January 2026 as Partner and Head of International, and is regularly recommended in The Legal 500 and cited for technical skill and client focus.
Reported matters include multi‑party partnership dissolution litigation with account of profits claims around £30m, enforcement proceedings concerning awards and judgments in excess of €500m, unlawful means conspiracy claims and a range of company law and insolvency disputes.
He acts for corporate entities, private equity investors, family‑owned businesses, directors and high net‑worth individuals—particularly where disputes involve shareholder litigation, insolvency overlays, cross‑border enforcement or substantial contractual damages.
He works within Brabners’ nationally recognised litigation team operating from Manchester, Liverpool and a new London presence; the firm provides a multi‑disciplinary platform and regional awards and rankings that support cross‑border litigation, arbitration and enforcement strategies.
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