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Introduction

Paul transferred to the Bar in 2021 following a successful career as a litigation solicitor, where Paul headed up the dispute resolution team at a leading law firm.

Paul regularly acts and advises in high value, complex proceedings both in the county courts and the High Court. Paul’s expertise covers property litigation (both residential and commercial), complex contract disputes, actions in negligence, company and commercial law, insolvency proceedings and contentious probate.

Paul is an Accredited Mediator and noted as a specialist in Alternative Dispute Resolution.  Paul has settled hundreds of disputes over the years, using various means, including mediation and negotiation.  Paul is adept at finding solutions to seemingly entrenched matters.

Paul is qualified to represent clients on a “Direct Access” basis. 

Outside of work Paul is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. Paul regularly coaches fitness classes and competes (and judges) in CrossFit competitions.

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.


Areas of Expertise

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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)

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