About
Paul is a Senior Associate at Culbert Ellis.
Paul specialises in commercial disputes and works with individual and corporate clients engaged in high-value multi-jurisdictional disputes to deliver tailored, creative and pragmatic solutions.
Paul has been instrumental in the development of the Business Crime and Civil Recovery department at Culbert Ellis and leads the Construction Disputes department.
Prior to joining our firm, Paul practised at Partner level, leading a nationally recognised department specialising in financial crime and civil recovery and acted as a financial crime compliance advisor to one of the largest investment banks in the world. Individually, Paul is recognised by Chambers and Partners for his work in ‘POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture’.
Paul is admitted to practice in England and Wales, in Northern Ireland and in New York and is well placed to assist clients engaged in disputes with an international element.
Paul is actively engaged in the legal community as a member of the Technology and Construction Solicitors’ Association (TECSA), Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA), Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association (POCLA) and London Irish Lawyers Association (LILA).
Outside of his legal career, Paul enjoys a variety of sporting pursuits, including open water swimming.
Professional Memberships
Technology and Construction Solicitors’ Association (TECSA)
Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA)
Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association (POCLA)
London Irish Lawyers Association (LILA)
Testimonials
Chambers and Partners 2026:
“He is an exceptional lawyer.”
“Paul is thoughtful, analytical and tactically astute.”
“Paul genuinely cares about his clients' issues and finding the best solution for them. His dedication and attention to detail really stand out.”
“He is an asset to the firm and one to watch for the future.”
Chambers and Partners 2025:
“He prepares cases meticulously. He's particularly good at staying on top of details and suggesting areas for compromise.”
“He's attentive, thorough and calm. He has this lovely way of building rapport and he engenders trust in his clients completely.”
“He is very good… and can explain the situation in a very clear way. He's able to prioritise information and give realistic advice.”
Chambers and Partners 2024:
“He is faultless in his knowledge… and has a very good way with clients.”
“It's a delight to be instructed by Paul. He leaves no stone unturned and has excellent knowledge.”
“Paul is very good on the law and it is astonishing just how hard he works.”