Paul Russell

Paul Russell

Partner, Commercial Property

Paul Russell is a commercial property solicitor who works with our commercial clients in a wide range commercial property sectors.

Paul Russell is a Commercial Property Solicitor who advises businesses, developers, investors, landlords and tenants on a broad range of commercial property matters. He provides pragmatic, commercially focused advice, helping clients navigate transactions efficiently while protecting their long-term interests.

Paul qualified as a Solicitor with HSR Law in 2007 before spending five years with a large national law firm, where he gained extensive experience acting on a wide variety of commercial property transactions. He returned to HSR Law in 2024, bringing with him a wealth of expertise gained from advising clients across a diverse range of industries.

Working across our Doncaster and Mexborough offices, Paul advises on all aspects of commercial property, from acquisitions and disposals to complex development projects, asset management and landlord and tenant matters. He works closely with clients to understand their commercial objectives, providing practical solutions and clear advice at every stage of a transaction.

Paul is known for his approachable manner, attention to detail and ability to manage transactions efficiently, whether acting for established businesses, property investors, developers, banks, lenders or first-time commercial property owners.

Areas of Specialism

  • Property development, site set-up and disposals
  • Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
  • Asset management
  • Commercial leasing
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Investment property
  • Commercial refinancing

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Reviews and Recommendations

A positive legal experience.

In my dealings over several months regarding a property sale I have found Paul Russell to always be efficient and engaging with me in a very friendly and personal manner. Review left on ReviewSolicitors

— Susan Filby via ReviewSolicitors

The team at HSR were exceptionally supportive throughout a very complex SPA. They were professional, approachable, and consistently went above and beyond in their service. They gave us confidence in our decisions, ensured workloads were managed, and ensured sure we never felt overwhelmed. Their clear communication, attention to detail, and ability to navigate challenging issues made a significant difference to the overall process. We truly valued their commitment, expertise, and the reassurance they provided at every stage. Review left on ReviewSolicitors

Team: Paul Russell, Andrew Best, Sharnika Reid, Jonathan Streets

— Ananymous via ReviewSolicitors

Good advice and great job

I’m happy with all my legal work with this firm. Review left on ReviewSolicitors

— Cetin Mayil via ReviewSolicitors
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