John Killah trained as a lawyer in the West End specialising in film and music. On qualifying as a solicitor he worked both in industry and in the City with Herbert Smith before moving to the West Country.

Over the past 20 years John has gained a reputation as a formidable advocate. Indeed, he still practices as a freelance advocate in the local courts and tribunals. John has during this time also been successful Managing Partner of two leading firms based in Somerset.

Having spent 25 years working within the profession, John could see a pattern of dynamic change rapidly emerging which would cause a seismic shift for all lawyers. John quickly realised that lawyers could no longer be all things to all men and the way forward was to decide whether to become a lawyer or a business manager. Russell Killah was therefore created to provide that business management service with the benefit and re-assurance of a full knowledge of the legal profession.

John is also a writer and broadcaster specialising in sport and the legal profession and, like Claire, is a member of the Law Society’s Law Management Section.

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