Russell Simpson

Partner

I am head of the specialist disputes team and specialise in will, trust and estate disputes, and professional negligence.

Having built up a wealth of experience in my specialist fields and disputes generally over the years, I thoroughly enjoy finding solutions by addressing the issues from all angles. I have been described as being both painstaking in my analysis and practical in my approach.

Expertise

Disputes about trusts and estates
Inheritance Act claims
Professional negligence claims (lawyers, surveyors, accountants, architects)

Qualifications & memberships

Association of contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA)

Recent articles I've written:

T +44 (0)1892 506 139

M +44 (0)7971 149 314

russell.simpson@crippspg.co.uk

If I am unavailable contact Myles McIntosh

T +44 (0)1892 506 136

myles.mcintosh@crippspg.co.uk

Awards

Testimonials

“Engaged, gives sound advice, and doesn’t rush. A very steady pair of hands.” (Russell Simpson)

Chambers UK - A Client's Guide to UK Solicitors

Cripps Pemberton Greenish provides ‘a very good service’, and in 2012 acted in a number of claims against surveyors and solicitors. Russell Simpson is recommended.

The Legal 500

“I don’t think I could have been in better hands.”

Citywealth Leaders List 2013

“Efficiency and in-depth knowledge of the issues was impressive.”

Citywealth Leaders List 2013

“Particular skill in achieving favourable outcomes for his clients without going to court.”

Citywealth Leaders List 2013

“Painstaking in his analysis and practical in his approach.”

Citywealth Leaders List 2013

Practice head Russell Simpson brings over 20 years’ experience in the professional negligence sector. He wins praise for his “great judgement and proactive approach.”

Chambers UK - A Client's Guide to UK Solicitors

Department head Russell Simpson has “good judgment and very good client care.”

The Legal 500

Russell Simpson’s team at Cripps LLP acts for a range of professionals including solicitors and accountants, and provides ‘an exemplary service’

The Legal 500

Russell Simpson frequently acts on cases of solicitors’ negligence. He is a highly reputed figure with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He instils confidence in clients, with one noting: “He knows what he is talking about, and he is able to point out all the pitfalls.”

Chambers UK - A Client's Guide to UK Solicitors

Russell Simpson is "very thorough and practical".

Chambers UK 2016 - A Client's Guide to UK Solicitors

Russell Simpson is "someone who covers all of the questions clients have."

Chambers UK 2016 - A Client's Guide to UK Solicitors

'a brilliant negotiator and strategist'

"...key figures include the ‘proactive’ Philip Youdan and Russell Simpson, who handles high-value probate and Inheritance Act claims."

Legal 500 UK Guide

"Russell Simpson heads the practice and is ‘well regarded in the market’, with significant expertise in complex professional negligence cases."

Legal 500 UK Guide