Melissa Hutter

Melissa is a solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial departments at Russells. She joined the firm in 2022 and then completed her training contract at the firm, qualifying in March 2025.

Prior to joining Russells, Melissa attended the Guildhall School of Music & Drama for her undergraduate and masters degrees in violin performance. After extensive experience as a musician, she decided to transition into law to utilise her attention to detail, competitive instinct and analytical skills. She then achieved a distinction in her Postgraduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at BPP University. As a musician herself, she combines her creative background and industry knowledge with a meticulous, client-focused approach to legal practice.

Melissa works on a wide range of corporate transactions and commercial matters, including sale and acquisition of music catalogues and commercial deals for record labels, publishers, artists and songwriters. She enjoys working with both emerging and established artists in various genres, including popular and classical music. Originating from the US, Melissa is particularly interested in transatlantic deals and working with artists that are building careers internationally. Melissa is committed to delivering exceptional legal services whilst bringing a unique perspective to her client matters.

“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.”

– Robert Schumann