According to the Guardian`s Hugh Muir - .....
“When the chips are down, you need a barrister like Paul Walker”
Areas of Specialisation:
All areas of criminal law, including fraud, drug offences, sexual offences, confiscation hearings and crimes of violence (including murder, GBH and violent disorder). Paul has appeared in Prison Disciplinary hearings on behalf of prison inmates and made applications at the High Court for certificates of inadequacy under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. He has particular expertise in dealing with young defendants.
Paul has represented a number of professional and semi-professional footballers. He has expertise in Coroners Court proceedings having represented both the family of the deceased and witnesses called to give evidence.
Paul provides advocacy training on behalf of Lincoln's Inn.
Recent Cases include:
R v. Perryman [Lewes 2009]
Baby Shaking, child suffered subdural haematomas, retinal haemorrhages, multiple rib fractures and fractured ankle.
R v. Standen & ors [2009]
12 handed conspiracy to supply class A
R v. Minty [2007]
Serious sexual assaults on teenage foreign exchange students in Eastbourne
R v. Poole [2006]
Large scale ebay fraud involving distribution of stolen goods.
R v. Ovid & ors [2006]
Seven handed class A drugs conspiracy.
R v. Li [2006]
Conspiracy to distribute counterfeit and obscene articles
R v. Carney & anr [2004]
Racially motivated killing of Asian pensioner in West London
R v. Whyte & ors [2004]
large scale importation of Class A drugs, from the West Indies, hidden in fruit and vegetables
R v. Salami & ors [2003]
Attempted murder of 10 Police Officers