Masters of the Bench

Paul was called to the Bar in 1988 having read Law at Manchester University (LLB. Hons) and Queens’ College, Cambridge (LL.M). He took silk in 2009.

Paul has a broad commercial practice, specialising in complex business, financial, banking, international, fraud and high-tech litigation and arbitration with a particular emphasis on courtroom and arbitral advocacy. He practises from 20 Essex Street in London having previously been in chambers at 3 Verulam Buildings for 17 years and Littleton Chambers (formerly 2 Crown Office Row) for 12 years. He has been involved with Middle Temple Advocacy as a trainer almost since it was founded.

Paul is Chairman of Trustees of the International Law Book Facility, a charity that collects and distributes used legal texts to the developing world and he sits part-time as Chairman of Bar Disciplinary Tribunals. He is also a qualified Mediator.