Paul Fuller

Business and Property Law

Paul regularly acts for landlords and tenants alike in both residential and commercial property disputes. Paul’s expertise includes claims for possession of property and forfeiture proceedings, claims relating to the termination and renewal of commercial leases, disrepair and dilapidation claims, proceedings relating to breaches of rights of way (including injunctive proceedings) and claims against trespassers.

Paul represents companies, directors and shareholders in matters arising out of contract and negligence, as well as issues pertaining to companies’ internal affairs.

Paul also routinely acts and advises in disputed bankruptcy and corporate insolvency proceedings, as well as subsequent claims relating to the mismanagement of company business.

Animal Welfare Law

Paul is committed to advocating, enforcing and advancing the welfare of domestic and wild animals - and protecting natural habitats - both nationally and globally.

Paul was formerly a trustee of his local RSPCA branch where he applied his legal skills and experience to help shepherd the charity through the Coronavirus pandemic. Paul assisted the charity in a range of matters, including questions relating to leases of shop premises, staffing issues and the role and function of trustees within the statutory and regulatory framework.

In addition to his work as a trustee, Paul has advised clients in a range of animal related matters, including acting for veterinary clinics and representing pet owners in dog bite cases.

Memberships & Committees

2022: Legal 500 Editorial - “Tenacious in his approach” 2021: Legal 500 Editorial - “ADR Specialist”
2020: The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
2020 - 2021: RSPCA Isle of Thanet Branch - Trustee
2015 - 2021: Solicitors’ Association of Higher Court Advocates
2006: DMH Stallard - Mooting Competition Finalist
2006: Sussex University - 1st XV Rugby Team
2003 – 2006: Sussex University – Chairperson, Departmental Joint Committee 1994: Royal Institute of Technology - Scholarship, Master Classes in Technology

Education & Qualifications

2021: 4KBW - Direct Public Access Qualfication
2021: Gray’s Inn - 10 x Qualifying Sessions
2017: MBL Seminars Limited - Certificate in Commercial Property Litigation
2015: Kaplan Law School – Civil Higher Rights of Audience
September 2014 – July 2015: University College London – Postgraduate modules in Medical Physics
2007: Nottingham Law School - Legal Practice Course (Commendation)
October 2001 – June 2006: University of Sussex – BSc/LLB Physics and Law (Double Hons – 2.1)