About

Paul offers comprehensive legal, strategic and business planning advice to clients of all sizes—from nimble start-ups aiming to disrupt industries to established corporations managing intricate regulatory and legal challenges.

Paul’s deep understanding of business dynamics from his years as a business management and technology consultant, combined with his legal acumen, makes him a trusted advisor in a wide range of commercial law matters.

Known for his analytical sharpness, pragmatic solutions and dedication to achieving results, Paul delivers a tailored approach to every case, prioritising his clients’ objectives and success.

Paul’s practice

With extensive experience acting for and against businesses in highly contentious disputes, Paul is a formidable advocate. His commercial law practice includes:

• Contract Law: Paul advises on all aspects of contractual disputes, including breaches, misrepresentation, repudiation and enforcement. His ability to analyse and craft detailed legal strategies ensures optimal outcomes for clients.
• Corporate Disputes: Paul is experienced in director, shareholder and partnership disputes, addressing issues such as breaches of fiduciary duties, unfair prejudice petitions, allegations of fraud and corporate governance matters.
• Insolvency and Restructuring: Paul represents clients in cases involving insolvency proceedings, including director liability claims, misfeasance and wrongful trading.
• Financial Regulation: Paul advises businesses and individuals on compliance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and related regulations, particularly in the areas of cryptocurrency, fintech and financial services. He also represents clients in disputes involving financial products, mis-selling claims and regulatory enforcement actions, including investigations into unauthorised financial promotions and insurance disputes.
• Civil Fraud: Paul acts in complex fraud cases, with a particular focus on cryptoasset-related disputes, asset tracing and recovery. He represents clients in claims involving fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of trust and digital asset theft.
• Data Protection: Paul advises clients on compliance with the GDPR, data breaches, regulatory investigations, and cross-border data transfers. He helps clients navigate complex data governance frameworks, ensuring that their data handling practices align with evolving legal and regulatory standards while mitigating risk.
• Privacy: Paul represents individuals and businesses in claims involving privacy violations, including the misuse of personal data, breaches of confidentiality and unlawful surveillance. He also advises on legal obligations related to the processing, storage, and sharing of personal information, helping clients protect sensitive data and uphold privacy rights.
• Strategic Advice for Businesses: Beyond litigation, Paul works closely with business leaders, offering strategic planning and legal guidance to navigate market challenges and seize opportunities. He is particularly skilled at bridging the gap between legal requirements and commercial goals.

In addition to his commercial law practice, Paul is an authority in technology and cyber law, advising clients on the legal implications of innovation. Drawing on his first career as an international management consultant specialising in disruptive technology design, Paul brings a unique blend of technical understanding and legal expertise to matters involving artificial intelligence, blockchain, biometrics, data protection and privacy, virtual assets and more.

Testimonials

Incredibly thorough and tenacious. A brilliant member of the team.

Reliable, and very user friendly. A go to junior.

Instrumental in achieving a swift and satisfactory outcome.

Qualifications

Having studied law at the University of Oxford and the University of Law (LLB, LLM, BCL), Paul was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2018 and is a member of The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple.

In addition to his extensive litigation practice, Paul is developing a practice in international commercial arbitration and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Appointments and memberships

Paul is a member of several leading bar associations and legal organisations, reflecting his dedication to excellence in his field:

• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
• Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR)
• Chancery Bar Association (ChBA)
• Society for Computer Law (SCL)
• Next Generation Media Lawyers

If you require innovative, pragmatic and expert legal counsel, please get in touch.