Tom Russell

Call 2004

Overview

Tom has many years of experience in TOLATA cases and enjoys a reputation for attention to detail and tactical acumen, whilst communicating empathetically with clients.

Tom has been a mediator in the field of TOLATA and cohabitation since 2007.

With over 100 TOLATA mediations behind him, Tom recognises the emotional and technical issues which commonly arise in cohabitation cases. With a view to creating better outcomes for clients in these cases, he has developed a Cohabitation Mediation Protocol.

 

Specialist Profiles

Tom is a very experienced property lawyer. His practice encompasses trusts of land, restrictive covenants, rights of way and unlawful eviction. Tom’s approach is to seek resolution of clients’ situations without recourse to litigation. However, in the event that a case goes to trial, Tom has a reputation as a tenacious advocate with a well-honed attention to the important issues and the detailed facts of the case.

Tom has over 20 years of experience in advising and representing clients in housing cases. He prides himself on giving straightforward advice and seeking pragmatic outcomes for clients.  

Tom trained as a civil and commercial mediator in 2007. Since then, he has been lead mediator on over 200 occasions.

Tom is passionate about the benefits of mediation. He ensures that the process is comfortable for clients and strives to search for the deep-rooted emotional causes of each dispute.  This enables Tom to help clients find creative and positive outcomes.

Rogerson v Bolsover District Council [2019] EWCA Civ 226

Gunn v Khan [2020] EWCA Civ 1905

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Chambers and Partners 2026

"Tom Russell specialises in property-related disputes, unlawful evictions and injunctions. He is an experienced mediator and regularly handles a wide range of disputes."
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Legal 500, 2025

‘Tom is thorough with an eye for details and with a direct, robust approach. His advocacy is on point, succinct and precise which is liked by clients and more so by trial judges.’

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Tom Russell