Nigel Russell

Nigel was admitted as a solicitor in 1971 and practised in the firm of Mackenzie Russell & Co continuously from then until December 2014. That firm was established by his father, A. Mackenzie Russell, in 1939. Mac Russell, as he was known, retired in 1980. Nigel has practised principally in property, wills and probate, and small business matters. Nigel joined forces with Emil Ford Lawyers in 2015.

In 1984, Nigel was appointed a Notary Public and, from 1986 until 2013 served The Society of Notaries of New South Wales Inc. as Honorary Secretary. He was Vice President of the Society from 2013 to 2016. Between 1990 and 2016 he assisted the College of Law in presentation of its teaching seminars for aspiring notaries.

Nigel has practised extensively in a wide range of notarial areas and has acted for international corporations, banks, government departments, public companies and individuals.

Nigel is a keen social tennis player and has a mean swinging serve.