Lee Russell

Solicitor

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Areas of Expertise

Lee qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and was one of the first solicitors to qualify as part of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s pilot programme – the Master in Law (Solicitor) Exempting degree – which was the first fully qualifying law degree in the United Kingdom. He was one of the youngest qualifying solicitors at the time.

Lee has experience in dealing with contentious housing law and practice arising from both the public and private sector. Lee specialises in civil and property related residential disputes and regularly represents Registered Providers and Local Authorities. Lee deals with all aspects of housing management litigation.

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Experience

Additionally, Lee has previous experience in dealing with mental health matters involving capacity and detention under the Mental Health Act along with associated civil claims. Lee has also held a post as an associate lecturer.

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Education

Lee graduated as a Master in Law from the University of Northumbria in 2012.

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Awards