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Paul Chaisty KC

Year of Call: 1982 Year of Silk: 2001

“One of the best commercial silks you could instruct anywhere. He has this fantastic ability to know what to say and what not to say. He is the quickest barrister I have ever come across.”

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    Practice Overview

    Paul is a leading specialist in chancery and commercial litigation across all fields especially commercial disputes, corporate shareholder actions, civil fraud, partnership, banking, sports law, and domestic and international arbitrations. Appears at all levels including Supreme Court/Privy Council, Court of Appeal, High Court and domestic and international arbitrations and is regularly instructed in litigation abroad including in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Singapore (where he is a registered overseas lawyer), the Isle of Man and in the Bahamas on an ad hoc basis.

    A specialist trial lawyer with a strong reputation for tactical advice and ruthless cross-examination Paul regularly acts in connection with freezing injunctions, provisional liquidators, and associated interim applications. Rated as “Star of the Bar” since 2015. Deputy High Court Judge in Chancery Division and QBD. Also a full member of Kings Chambers, Manchester. 

    • Areas of Expertise
      • Expertise Shortlist Banking and Financial Services

          Paul acts across a range of issues including shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice petitions and equitable winding up, director’s duties, director disqualification, corporate liquidations. Currently acting in respect of a number of trials in the BVI concerning major shareholder interests in respect of business interests in China and Hong Kong and also Ukraine. A nominated KC to act on behalf of the Government on winding up cases and director disqualification applications.

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation 2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

          PAG Management Limited 2015 EWHC 2404.  A public interest winding up petition related to a scheme designed to avoid rate payments on commercial properties.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2015 EWHC 1943.  A case involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and derivative claims.

          Sugarman v CJS 2014 EWCA 1239.  A case involving voting rights and construction of articles of association.

          Ebbvale v Hosking 2013 UKPC 1.  Appeal to privy council from the Bahamas court of appeal regarding a contested winding up petition and collateral purposes acted in Bahamas and Privy Council.

          Tristar v Lim BVI commercial Court 2009.  Shareholder dispute relating to oil company operating in Indonesia.

      • Expertise Shortlist Commercial Litigation

          Paul has vast experience in all fields of commercial and business disputes including share and asset sale agreements and breach of warranty claims, misfeasance and breach of fiduciary duties, general areas of contract law, and in particular claims of misrepresentation fraudulent and otherwise. Advocate across all fields and courts and particular emphasis on trials and also particular interim applications- freezing orders, search orders, security for costs, and contested disclosure applications. Regularly advises and acts for professional partnerships and LLPs in respect of general partnership disputes and restrictive covenants and springboard injunctions.

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation 2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

          Ghura v Dalal 2015 EWHC 605.  Claims for damages relating to investments in development property in Dubai and counterclaims for breach of trust in relation to shareholdings.

          Gladman Commercial v Fisher 2013 EWCA 1466.  Acted at first instance and court of appeal in respect of claims for damages for fraudulent misrepresentation and issues of joint tortfeasors.

          Access Bank v Akingbola 2012 EWHC 2184.  Acted for director and founder of Nigerian bank facing claims for fraud in excess of £750 million.

          Yafai v Muthana 2012 EWCA 289.  Acted at first instance and court of appeal partnership dispute as to investment and development land and issues of construction of partnership deed.

          DRL v Wincanton 2011 EWCA 839.  Acted at first instance and in court of appeal dispute as to service agreements between national companies and issues of repudiatory breach.

          Whittle Movers v Hollywood Express 2009 EWCA 1189.  Claims relating to fixed term distribution agreements with claims in restitution and quantum meruit.

          Lexi Holdings v Luqman 2008 EWHC 1639.  Claims against directors in misfeasance amounting to in excess of £100 million.

          Sino Union v Rich Victory.  Claims in BVI commercial court in respect of development land in Dominica and share ownership in trading company.

      • Expertise Shortlist Company

          Paul acts across a range of issues including shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice petitions and equitable winding up, director’s duties, director disqualification, corporate liquidations. Currently acting in respect of a number of trials in the BVI concerning major shareholder interests in respect of business interests in China and Hong Kong and also Ukraine. A nominated KC to act on behalf of the Government on winding up cases and director disqualification applications.

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation 2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

          PAG Management Limited 2015 EWHC 2404.  A public interest winding up petition related to a scheme designed to avoid rate payments on commercial properties.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2015 EWHC 1943.  A case involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and derivative claims.

          Sugarman v CJS 2014 EWCA 1239.  A case involving voting rights and construction of articles of association.

          Ebbvale v Hosking 2013 UKPC 1.  Appeal to privy council from the Bahamas court of appeal regarding a contested winding up petition and collateral purposes acted in Bahamas and Privy Council.

          Tristar v Lim BVI commercial Court 2009 shareholder dispute relating to oil company operating in Indonesia.

      • Expertise Shortlist Insolvency

          Paul acts across a range of issues including shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice petitions and equitable winding up, director’s duties, director disqualification, corporate liquidations. Currently acting in respect of a number of trials in the BVI concerning major shareholder interests in respect of business interests in China and Hong Kong and also Ukraine. A nominated KC to act on behalf of the Government on winding up cases and director disqualification applications.

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation 2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

          PAG Management Limited 2015 EWHC 2404.  A public interest winding up petition related to a scheme designed to avoid rate payments on commercial properties.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2015 EWHC 1943.  A case involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and derivative claims.

          Sugarman v CJS 2014 EWCA 1239.  A case involving voting rights and construction of articles of association.

          Ebbvale v Hosking 2013 UKPC 1.  Appeal to privy council from the Bahamas court of appeal regarding a contested winding up petition and collateral purposes acted in Bahamas and Privy Council.

          Tristar v Lim BVI commercial Court 2009 shareholder dispute relating to oil company operating in Indonesia.

      • Expertise Shortlist International and Offshore

          ​Paul acts across a range of issues including shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice petitions and equitable winding up, director’s duties, director disqualification, corporate liquidations. Currently acting in respect of a number of trials in the BVI concerning major shareholder interests in respect of business interests in China and Hong Kong and also Ukraine. A nominated KC to act on behalf of the Government on winding up cases and director disqualification applications.

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation 2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

          PAG Management Limited 2015 EWHC 2404.  A public interest winding up petition related to a scheme designed to avoid rate payments on commercial properties.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2015 EWHC 1943.  A case involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and derivative claims.

          Sugarman v CJS 2014 EWCA 1239.  A case involving voting rights and construction of articles of association.

          Ebbvale v Hosking 2013 UKPC 1.  Appeal to privy council from the Bahamas court of appeal regarding a contested winding up petition and collateral purposes acted in Bahamas and Privy Council.

          Tristar v Lim BVI commercial Court 2009 shareholder dispute relating to oil company operating in Indonesia.

      • Expertise Shortlist Partnership and LLP

          Paul acts across a range of issues including shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice petitions and equitable winding up, director’s duties, director disqualification, corporate liquidations. Currently acting in respect of a number of trials in the BVI concerning major shareholder interests in respect of business interests in China and Hong Kong and also Ukraine. A nominated KC to act on behalf of the Government on winding up cases and director disqualification applications.

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation  2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

          PAG Management Limited 2015 EWHC 2404.  A public interest winding up petition related to a scheme designed to avoid rate payments on commercial properties.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2015 EWHC 1943.  A case involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and derivative claims.

          Sugarman v CJS 2014 EWCA 1239.  A case involving voting rights and construction of articles of association.

          Ebbvale v Hosking 2013 UKPC 1.  Appeal to privy council from the Bahamas court of appeal regarding a contested winding up petition and collateral purposes acted in Bahamas and Privy Council.

          Tristar v Lim BVI commercial Court 2009 shareholder dispute relating to oil company operating in Indonesia.

      • Expertise Shortlist Private Client Trusts and Probate

          In the area of wills and trusts, Paul has extensive experience in disputes both domestic and international between trustees and beneficiaries, the appointment, removal and replacement of trustees and executors and the administration of trusts and estates.  He also has experience in acting for and against trust corporations both in the Courts of England and Wales and in advising in offshore jurisdictions.

          Paul undertakes all aspects of drafting, advisory and litigation work in the following areas:

          Wills, probate and administration

          Issues involving the validity of wills and trusts, construction and rectification claims

          Duties of Executors, Administrators and Trustees

          Breach of trust claims

          Inheritance Act claims

          Related professional negligence

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation 2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

      • Expertise Shortlist Professional Negligence

          ​Regularly advices and acts in respect of professional negligence claims against solicitors and accountants. Currently engaged in a number of very high value claims arising out of promotion of and investment in film schemes and in respect of banks mis-selling of financial products.

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation 2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

          Redstone Mortgages v B Legal 2014 EWHC 3068.  Claims in professional negligence against solicitors in respect of sub prime lending.

          Stoll v Wacks Caller 2010 EWHC 2299.  Professional negligence cliam acting for solicitors and claim dismissed for lack of causation issues

      • Expertise Shortlist Property

          Paul is a leading specialist in chancery and commercial litigation across all fields especially commercial disputes, corporate shareholder actions, civil fraud, partnership, banking, sports law and domestic and international arbitrations. Appears at all levels including Supreme Court/Privy Council, Court of Appeal, High Court and domestic and international arbitrations and is regularly instructed in litigation abroad including in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Singapore (where he is a registered overseas lawyer), the Isle of Man and in the Bahamas on an ad hoc basis.

          Significant Reported Cases

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation 2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

      • Expertise Shortlist Sports, Entertainment & Media

          Paul acted in a number of high profile commercial cases involving sports related issues and clients. Acted at first instance and Court of Appeal for Wayne and Coleen Rooney in connection with agency agreements, West Ham United in respect of claims for damages following the Tevez affair and demotion of a premier league club also acted for West Ham United in respect of claims by former manager and currently acting for high profile football managers. Regularly consulted by premier clubs in respect of commercial interest relating to football activities.

          Significant Reported Cases  

          Shua v Camp and Furnace 2020 EWHC 687.  Successfully acted in trial in respect of intellectual property, contract and company claims.

          The Hut Group Limited 2020 EWHC 5. Substantial shareholder/unfair prejudice action.

          Swiss Arbitration 2020.  Acted in 2 week arbitration in Switzerland claims in respect of Joint Venture Agreement in relation to international sales business and acting on related litigation in BVI.

          Hong Kong Arbitration 2020.  Acted in respect of multi million shareholder dispute in relation to property in China.

          Pag Asset Preservation  2019 EWHC 2890.  Public interest winding up petition , appeal to Court of Appeal pending.

          Perry v Neupert 2019 EWHC 52, 2018 EWHC 2019.  Multi layered litigation in UK, BVI and Cayman islands in respect of estate and trust clams.

          Renaisaance v Comodo 2019 BVI.  Acted in 3 week trial in BVI respect of claims to shares in software company and rectification of share register and substantial interim applications and Court of Appeal.

          Bank of Asia 2019.  Acted in trial and Court of Appeal in respect of claims to shareholding and damages for breach of contract.

          Kwok v Juan 2018.  Acted in 6 weeks trial and numerous interim applications in BVI and St Lucia. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Company v Company 2017 EWHC 2319.  Freezing injunction application in support of international arbitration.

          Bony v Kakou 2017 EWHC 2146.  Arbitration and related procedures in respect of premier league footballer and agent agreements.

          Halsall v Champion 2017 EWHC 1079.  Professional Negligence Claims in respect of advice in relation to tax avoidance schemes.

          Ming 2017.  Trial and Court of Appeal in BVI in respect of unfair prejudice and shareholder disputes. Appeal to Privy Council pending.

          Bhullar v Bhullar 2017 EWHC 407.  Derivatives claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

          Polypearl v Building Research 2016 7 WLUK 781.  Breach of confidentiality, contract and unfair terms.

          Proactive v Wayne Rooney and Coleen Rooney 2011 EWCA 1444.  Acted at first instance and court of appeal in case involving agents agreements and restraint of trade.

          Sheffield United v West Ham United.  An FA arbitration involving substantial damages claims after demotion of Sheffield United out of premier league.

          Curbishley v West Ham United.  Acted at FA arbitration on claim by former manager for compensation.

    • Recommendations

        Chancery, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Company, Partnership, Professional Negligence, Real Estate Litigation, Restructuring/Insolvency (Chambers & Partners 2016)

        Property, Commercial, Banking and Insolvency (The Legal 500)

        Listed in the Silks 100 list for England and Wales (Chambers & Partners 2014)

        'Lawyer of the Week' (The Times, 22 July 2010)

    • What the directories say

        Chambers UK

        Listed as one of only 21 KCs as a “star at the bar” Chambers Directory since 2015.

        "His advice is hugely commercial and user-friendly, and his advocacy style remains as strong and aggressive as anyone in the business." "He is one of the most tenacious advocates and an excellent cross-examiner. His commercial insight is invaluable when developing strategies on commercial disputes."  Chambers and Partners 2020

        "He is a very sound lawyer and very good in court." Chambers and Partners 2020 

        "He is very bright and a robust advocate in court." Chambers and Partners 2020 

        "A highly skilled and tenacious barrister." Chambers UK 2020 

        "He is very senior and experienced practitioner. He is very, very good and talented." "He is punchy in court and achieves great results for his clients." Chambers and Partners 2020 

        "He's a real fighter, but he's also very commercial and doesn't only consider the academic points of law. He's very good with clients." Chambers and Partners 2020 

        "He has a brilliant mind and is devastating in cross-examinations." Chambers and Partners 2020

        "He is succinct and sharp." "He offers insightful and thorough advice on complex issues." - Chambers and Partners 2018

        "He is my kind of silk. He has the virtue of concision, gets right to the point and has a good element of the terrier in him. He will persist hard and sometimes meets opponents who will freeze in his presence." "He is very confident and very eloquent." - Chambers and Partners 2018

        "Well-regarded commercial and chancery practitioner with particular experience of unfair prejudice actions. Called to the Bars of the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas." - Chambers and Partners 2018

        "Our go-to Manchester silk for partnership or anything of that type; incredibly strong, works really well as part of a team and talks the language of commercial lawyers and their clients." - Chambers and Partners 2018

        "He is superb at trial and has devastating cross-examination skills." - Chambers and Partners 2018

        "Very tenacious and excellent in cross-examination." "He has a very strong reputation on the circuit." - Chambers and Partners 2018

        "He provides solid insolvency advice and is impressive in conference." - Chambers and Partners 2018

        "His advocacy skills are second to none. He is incredibly quick and methodical. He cuts through and is able to get to the core of the issues quickly." - Chambers and Partners 2017

        "He has a rare ability that combines great intellect with commercial acumen." "He is seriously good: he gets to the crux of things very, very quickly, he is very sharp in court and he can be ferocious when he needs to be." - Chambers and Partners 2017

        "A great advocate, who is good on paper, very thorough and excellent in every respect." "Determined, dogged and ferocious in cross-examination." - Chambers and Partners 2017

        "He's just world-class and somebody I'd like to have for every single trial. He is so tenacious and on the ball - he never leaves a stone unturned." "He's fantastic, a great advocate, very thorough and great on paper. Excellent in every respect." - Chambers and Partners 2017

        "He is very good in court and is an excellent orator." "He is fantastic - very thorough, and his written work is also excellent." - Chambers and Partners 2017

        "He is excellent in conference, incredibly tenacious and strategic on his feet. He is able to put across very complex issues well and his work on paper is first rate." - Chambers and Partners 2016

        "His skills and strengths are in cross-examination." - Chambers and Partners 2016

        "A formidable opponent." - Chambers and Partners 2016

        "He's very easy to get on with. He's extremely well prepared, and has a good commercial eye for where you and the client want to be. He's also punctual." - Chambers and Partners 2016

        "He is really good on complex, high-value cases - he looks at a case and grasps the issues really quickly." - Chambers and Partners 2016

        "superb at trial, with devastating cross-examination skills" - Chambers and Partners 2016

        “devastating in cross examination”

        “intellectually brilliant a ferocious advocate”

        “the complete package”

        “top-class, commercial and pragmatic and tactically very astute”

        “a very tough advocate yet sympathetic with the client and very user friendly”

        “a fantastic advocate and a lethal cross examiner”

        “an unbelievably effective advocate”

        The Legal 500

        "A fiery advocate." - The Legal 500 2018

        "Incisive, assured and commanding." - The Legal 500 2018

        "He has an excellent ability to bring round a judge." - The Legal 500 2017

        "He has an innate understanding of what and how much to say." - The Legal 500 2017

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    • “He is the most succinct counsel you will ever come across. He knows exactly what to say and what not to say. The judges love him.”

      Chambers & Partners

    • “He is a talented advocate who is very robust in his cross-examination; his advice has always been commercially sound and clients feel like he will fight their corner.”

      Chambers & Partners

    Education & Qualifications

    Nottingham University LLB First

    Exeter College, Oxford BCL

    Lincoln’s Inn: Hardwicke and Cassell Scholar

    Appointments

    Deputy High Court Judge authorised to sit in Chancery and Queen’s Bench Division and Mercantile Court.


     

    Called to the Bar in the BVI and on ad hoc basis in the Bahamas.

    Qualified mediator.

    Memberships

    COMBAR

    Chancery Bar Association

    Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association

    Northern Chancery Bar Association

    Awards

    Chambers 100

    Ranked

    Chambers UK

    Ranked - Leading Barrister

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