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Paul Bleasdale KC
Position
Head of Personal Injury Group at No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Paul has significant experience in personal injury claims acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants. He has had a particular interest in industrial disease cases i.e. deafness; repetitive strain injuries; vibration white finger; industrial asthma; dermatitis; workplace stress and asbestos related disease.
In Silk, Paul has acquired extensive experience of catastrophic injury cases claims including brain damage and fatal accident claims frequently attracting awards or settlements of very high value.
Paul also has experience of undertaking multiparty litigation subject to group litigation orders.
Career
Called to the Bar 1978; took Silk 2001; Recorder – Crown and County Court;
First Tier Property Tribunal Judge (Agricultural Land & Drainage); Honorary Professor at University of Birmingham
Memberships
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Education
LLB (Hons)
Approved for direct public access
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Clinical negligence
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Paul Bleasdale KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Paul gets straight to the issues. In advocacy, he is extremely convincing.’
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Personal injury
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Paul Bleasdale KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Paul is a powerhouse on the circuit. He forcefully and persuasively puts cases forward, usually achieving results way beyond expectation. In his advocacy, he develops relationships with the judiciary, which have them eating out of the palm of his hand. He is formidable in cross-examination.’