Alumni Network

Welcome to the Charles Russell Speechlys Alumni Network.

The alumni program is open to all former Charles Russell Speechlys employees.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, whatever your previous role with us or whatever you're doing now, you were and still are, part of our community. 

Through this network we aim to enable you to keep in touch with your old colleagues, and keep updated with the latest firm news and developments through our Alumni newsletter. We would also like to keep you informed with details of our annual alumni receptions and other exciting events.

Many of our alumni have had fascinating career journeys since their time at Charles Russell Speechlys. You can hear all about their stories through video and articles below.

If you are a Charles Russell Speechlys alumnus/alumna and would like to be a part of the network, please complete the alumni registration form below.

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Spotlight stories

Spotlight on Holly Sage - Head of Legal at Farfetch

Spotlight on Holly Sage - Head of Legal at Farfetch

Holly shares her fascinating career journey that’s taken her all over the globe.

Spotlight on Simon J Slater

Spotlight on Simon J Slater

Simon J Slater joined Charles Russell in 1994 as the firm's first Marketing Director.

Spotlight on Olivia Mackie - Associate General Counsel at Babylon

Spotlight on Olivia Mackie - Associate General Counsel at Babylon

Olivia shares her experience working in-house and why the transition to being an in-house lawyer was exactly the right move for her.

News

Charles Russell Speechlys receives Top Awards from Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index

Charles Russell Speechlys receives Top Awards from Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index

We have received a Gold Award from Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index for our commitment and actions to be an inclusive employer.

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Snacks International on its acquisition of Burts Snacks Limited.

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Snacks International on its acquisition of Burts Snacks Limited.

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Snacks International on its acquisition of Burts Snacks Limited.

Charles Russell Speechlys advises alinea on its merger with Turner & Townsend

Charles Russell Speechlys advises alinea on its merger with Turner & Townsend

Charles Russell Speechlys advises alinea on its merger with Turner & Townsend

Spotlight on using Pro Bono to respond to the climate crisis

Spotlight on using Pro Bono to respond to the climate crisis

The Chancery Lane Project is an industry initiative which helps lawyers to integrate climate change considerations into contracts.

Charles Russell Speechlys announces further growth of its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of two new Partners

Charles Russell Speechlys announces further growth of its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of two new Partners

Charles Russell Speechlys announces further growth of its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of two new Partners

Charles Russell Speechlys Intellectual Property team successfully oppose the registration of a certification mark for Manuka Honey

Charles Russell Speechlys Intellectual Property team successfully oppose the registration of a certification mark for Manuka Honey

Charles Russell Speechlys Intellectual Property team successfully oppose the registration of a certification mark for Manuka Honey

Charles Russell Speechlys kickstarts its 'In-House Insights' programme with the first event of the series

Charles Russell Speechlys kickstarts its 'In-House Insights' programme with the first event of the series

We welcomed all levels of in-house lawyers to our London offices on Tuesday 22nd November 2023.

Charles Russell Speechlys features twice in The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases for 2023

Charles Russell Speechlys features twice in The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases for 2023

"Our team are proud to be instructed on some of the largest and most high-profile cases in 2023"

Charles Russell Speechlys Luxembourg represents Elemental Holding Group

Charles Russell Speechlys Luxembourg represents Elemental Holding Group

This capital will be committed to funding the Company’s exciting pipeline of growth projects...

Piers Master and Nicola Saccardo named in eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential 2023

Piers Master and Nicola Saccardo named in eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential 2023

Piers Master and Nicola Saccardo named in eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential 2023

Charles Russell Speechlys Paris appoints four new Of Counsels

Charles Russell Speechlys Paris appoints four new Of Counsels

These appointments demonstrate that we attach the utmost importance to the training and internal promotion of our talent.

Paula Boast awarded MBE for services to UK-Bahrain business relations

Paula Boast awarded MBE for services to UK-Bahrain business relations

Paula Boast awarded MBE for services to UK-Bahrain business relations

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its investment into HR Duo

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its investment into HR Duo

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its investment into HR Duo

Charles Russell Speechlys bolsters its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with two lateral hires

Charles Russell Speechlys bolsters its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with two lateral hires

Charles Russell Speechlys bolsters its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with two lateral hires

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Countryside Partnerships on its £2.5bn joint venture with Warwickshire Property & Development Group

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Countryside Partnerships on its £2.5bn joint venture with Warwickshire Property & Development Group

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Countryside Partnerships on its £2.5bn joint venture with Warwickshire Property & Development Group

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on acquisition of Computer Service Centre

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on acquisition of Computer Service Centre

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on acquisition of Computer Service Centre

Charles Russell Speechlys celebrates Women in Leadership

Charles Russell Speechlys celebrates Women in Leadership

The event featured a panel of guest speakers from Buzzacott, BYBI Beauty, and Bubble.

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Corporate and Commercial Partner Alex Reid in Dubai

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Corporate and Commercial Partner Alex Reid in Dubai

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Corporate and Commercial Partner Alex Reid in Dubai

Charles Russell Speechlys Middle East celebrates a double anniversary: building on local roots

Charles Russell Speechlys Middle East celebrates a double anniversary: building on local roots

As Charles Russell Speechlys Middle East celebrates a double anniversary this year, Patrick Gearon talks to the Oath.

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Guildford Games Developer Community on the launch of Guildford.Games Ltd

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Guildford Games Developer Community on the launch of Guildford.Games Ltd

Charles Russell Speechlys has advised the Guildford.Games committee, a not-for-profit initiative, on the formation of Guildford.Games Ltd

Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier

Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier

Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier

Charles Russell Speechlys wins Deals Legal Advisor of the Year at the Private Equity Africa Awards 2022

Charles Russell Speechlys wins Deals Legal Advisor of the Year at the Private Equity Africa Awards 2022

Charles Russell Speechlys wins Deals Legal Advisor of the Year at the Private Equity Africa Awards 2022

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Sage on sponsorship deals

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Sage on sponsorship deals

Charles Russell Speechlys has advised Sage, a global leader in software technology, on a series of high-profile partnership deals

Charles Russell Speechlys succeed in Greggs v Zurich Covid-19 insurance trial

Charles Russell Speechlys succeed in Greggs v Zurich Covid-19 insurance trial

Charles Russell Speechlys successfully act for Greggs in landmark business interruption trial

Charles Russell Speechlys’ next generation lead the way in eprivateclient’s Top 35 Under 35

Charles Russell Speechlys’ next generation lead the way in eprivateclient’s Top 35 Under 35

Four leading young Private Wealth practitioners selected for eprivateclient Top 35 Under 35 rankings

Record number of leading individuals for Charles Russell Speechlys in Chambers HNW 2022

Record number of leading individuals for Charles Russell Speechlys in Chambers HNW 2022

Read about Charles Russell Speechlys' rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2022

Charles Russell Speechlys awarded Private Client Law Firm by eprivateclient

Charles Russell Speechlys awarded Private Client Law Firm by eprivateclient

Charles Russell Speechlys awarded Private Client Law Firm by eprivateclient

Charles Russell Speechlys achieves colour trade mark registration for iconic ‘Cadbury Purple’

Charles Russell Speechlys achieves colour trade mark registration for iconic ‘Cadbury Purple’

This decision marks the end of a long journey to register a colour trade mark without contours for Cadbury’s iconic purple brand.

Windrush Day 2022 – supporting access to justice

Windrush Day 2022 – supporting access to justice

Charles Russell Speechlys is proud to continue supporting survivors of the Windrush scandal in their fight for justice.

Pro bono support for major office premises move for charity in Stoke-on-Trent

Pro bono support for major office premises move for charity in Stoke-on-Trent

Emmaus entities provide safe homes, community support and meaningful work to formerly homeless people across the UK.

Jeremy Arnold joins Charles Russell Speechlys as Tax Trusts and Succession Senior Counsel

Jeremy Arnold joins Charles Russell Speechlys as Tax Trusts and Succession Senior Counsel

Jeremy Arnold joins Charles Russell Speechlys as Tax Trusts and Succession Senior Counsel

Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its landed estates offering with the appointment of Alastair Morrison

Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its landed estates offering with the appointment of Alastair Morrison

Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its landed estates offering with the appointment of Alastair Morrison

Simon Ridpath featured in the Lawyer’s Hot 100 list

Simon Ridpath featured in the Lawyer’s Hot 100 list

Simon Ridpath features in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 list

Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner

Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner

Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner

Pro bono client Everyday Plastic launches collaboration with Greenpeace UK

Pro bono client Everyday Plastic launches collaboration with Greenpeace UK

Are you aware of how much plastic is passing through your home? Do you know what happens to it?

Tom Henderson joins Charles Russell Speechlys as Head of Trusts

Tom Henderson joins Charles Russell Speechlys as Head of Trusts

Tom Henderson joins Charles Russell Speechlys as Head of Trusts

Charles Russell Speechlys joins Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers as a Founding Member

Charles Russell Speechlys joins Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers as a Founding Member

We are delighted to announce that the firm has joined the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL) as a Founding Member.

Charles Russell Speechlys awarded Gold Award by Stonewall

Charles Russell Speechlys awarded Gold Award by Stonewall

The firm has received a Gold Award from Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index for its commitment and actions to be an inclusive employer.

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