In the summer of 2025, due to family circumstances, Paul will be relocating to Yorkshire. He will practice from Park Square Chambers in Leeds. He will retain a door tenancy at 5KBW and is happy to continue to take instructions via chambers.
Paul specialises in all areas of criminal law. He is regularly instructed as a leading junior in the most serious drug offences, sexual offences and crimes of violence (including murder, GBH and violent disorder). In addition Paul is instructed in serious fraud involving VAT, diversion, Inland Revenue, mortgage, advance fee and other commercial fraud activities.
He has particular expertise in dealing with young defendants and the cross-examination of young and vulnerable witnesses.
Paul has an engaging, persuasive manner, whether with clients, witnesses, Jurys or Judges. He has an ability and charm to hold the attention of a courtroom and has been praised by senior Judges for the quality of his speeches.
Amongst Paul’s attributes is his analysis of CCTV footage and he has been singled out for praise on a number of occasions by Judges, for his close scrutiny of this type of evidence.
Road traffic allegations are an area in which Paul excels and he has successfully defended in cases of attempted murder (using a car as a weapon), causing death by both dangerous and careless driving. Successful arguments in respect of special reasons and exceptional hardship have enabled clients of Paul’s to retain their driving licences.
Paul has represented a number of professional and semi-professional footballers.
He has expertise in the Coroners Court having represented both the family of the deceased and witnesses called to give evidence.
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.
