John Hasell is the lead person in the practice. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1969 and before taking over Collins & Russell in Wadebridge he was a senior in an International Firm of Chartered Accountants in London.

His experience covers, dealing with accountancy and tax matters for a wide range of clients, from small self-employed traders to the flotation of Listed Investment Trusts.

All clients are dealt with by John personally, although the routine work is delegated and supervised by him. When necessary he employs the services of two Chartered Accountants to provide continuous cover. This helps to keep fees at a sensible level. John prides himself on being available to clients at all times.

John is married with two sons. Among his outside interests are playing golf (badly), watching rugby and when the opportunity arises, sailing.