About Russell
Russell Kaminski is a Partner and Head of Private Client at Vault Private Client, advising individuals, families, business owners and trustees on protecting, preserving and passing on wealth efficiently across generations.
Recognised by both Chambers High Net Worth and The Legal 500, Russell is regarded as one of the leading private client lawyers in the North West. As a fully qualified STEP practitioner, he combines technical expertise with practical, commercially focused advice that helps clients navigate complex personal, family and financial matters with confidence.
Russell advises on all aspects of wealth succession and estate planning, including Wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning, business succession, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and cross-border estates. He has a particular interest in international estate planning and digital assets, helping clients address the challenges that arise from increasingly global and digital wealth.
Many of Russell’s clients are successful business owners, entrepreneurs and families with significant assets who require strategic advice on preserving wealth across generations. He has extensive experience advising on complex succession planning arrangements, including trusts, family investment companies (FICs), business succession strategies and inheritance tax mitigation. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of family and commercial dynamics, Russell helps clients structure their affairs in a way that protects wealth, minimises risk and creates lasting legacies for future generations.
Clients value Russell’s ability to explain complex legal and tax issues in a clear and straightforward way. Known for his approachable manner and exceptional client service, he takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances and objectives before delivering tailored solutions that provide long-term peace of mind for them and their families.
In addition to advising private individuals, Russell works closely with accountants, financial advisers and other professional advisers to provide joined-up planning for clients with significant personal and business interests.
A regular commentator on private client issues, Russell has been featured in national and regional media, contributed articles to the Law Society, and written extensively on developments affecting individuals and families. He also serves as a trustee of St Ann’s Hospice, reflecting his commitment to supporting the wider community.
Under Russell’s leadership, Vault Private Client has developed a reputation for combining exceptional technical expertise with a responsive, personable approach, helping clients make informed decisions about some of life’s most important matters.
