Russell Dalby
Partner
Russell is a Partner based at our Market Harborough office and specialises in all areas of Private Client work. He predominantly deals with probate administration and estate planning work – such as advising on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Inheritance Tax planning.
Expertise
- Wills
- Inheritance Tax Planning
- Powers of Attorney (including Lasting Powers of Attorney)
- Probate and Administration of Estates
- Post-death variations on Estates
- Trusts and lifetime planning
Approach
A specialist in all areas of Private Client work, Russell is a former Senior Bank Manager who worked in personal and business banking before moving into international finance.
For many years Russell also held a management role in a UK governmental organisation, working on some important national projects in the UK and abroad.
This work has given him breadth and depth of experience in law, banking and a number of other areas. He believes this combines well with his passion for providing a friendly and professional service to clients and where he strives to always break down the complex and make it accessible – putting the Client in control of all decisions.
Career Highlights
- Russell completed his training Contract at Salusbury Harding & Barlow in Leicester (2012-14)
- Worked at SHB 2014-16 as Solicitor in Private Client then to Bray & Bray in 2016
- Promoted to Partner at Bray & Bray in 2022
- Russell recorded one of the highest scores nationally in his TEP exams, which earned him a Distinction
Experience
Experience
10 years
Qualifications
- Russell studied at Manchester University (2000) with a 1st Class Honours in Financial Services
- De Montfort University (2011) LLB (Grad) in Law
- De Montfort University (2012) Legal Practice Course
Positions Held
Memberships & Accreditations
Testimonials
“We had a great experience with Russell explaining our current wills in layman’s terms and making suggestions for enhancements.”Kate
“Russell Dalby, who dealt with our replacement Wills, did an excellent job of interpreting our specific requirements. He also made some very helpful suggestions that really added value for us. Would definitely recommend.”T D
“Can’t speak highly enough of Russell Dalby who dealt with our wills and LPA’s . We felt listened to and nothing was too much trouble. ”Mrs Nutt
- Market Harborough
- r.dalby@rotherabray.co.uk
- 01858 467 181
Experience
Year Qualified
2014
Experience
10 years
Qualifications
- Russell studied at Manchester University (2000) with a 1st Class Honours in Financial Services
- De Montfort University (2011) LLB (Grad) in Law
- De Montfort University (2012) Legal Practice Course
Positions Held
Memberships & Accreditations
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