Four Brick Court Chambers

Barrister

Paul Pavlou is a highly sought-after senior, junior specialising in financial remedy claims arising from divorce, claims made on behalf of children under Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989, proceedings after overseas divorce, domestic and international enforcement, disputes under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, the creation and interpretation of nuptial agreements, and claims under the Inheritance (etc.) Act 1975 and Children Act applications.

Practice overview 

Paul is known for his extensive trial experience, strategic focus, and well-prepared, tenacious cross-examination skills. He draws on his broad expert knowledge to advise clients on achieving their strategic goals in complex cases and transactions. He receives regular instructions in difficult and complex matters requiring forward planning. Paul is highly regarded by the professionals with whom he works.

Paul is an approachable and user-friendly individual known for his client-focused approach. He is often commended for his ability to put lay clients at ease and instil absolute confidence and trust in those instructing him. He is well-known for quickly establishing a solid rapport with his clients and achieving their goals in a straightforward, timely, and cost-efficient way.

Paul’s practice is also focused on non-court dispute resolution, emphasising his role as an arbitrator under the IFLA Financial Scheme. Alongside his practice as an arbitrator, Paul is also regularly instructed to act as a ‘judge’ within the ‘private-FDR’ process, a private financial dispute resolution process that assists parties in reaching an agreement during financial proceedings at all levels of complexity and value.

Services

Advice and Representation Arbitration Private FDRs Direct Access

Reported Cases

Z v X (Visit to Ukraine)[2024] EWHC 314 (Fam)

Oxfordshire County Council v AD & Ors [2019] EWFC  B66

London Borough of Newham v L [2016] EWFC  B125

London Borough of Redbridge v A, B & E [2016] EWHC 2627

A (Child) [2016] EWCA Civ  820

E (A Child) [2016] EWFC  59

Medway Council v A & Ors [2015]  EWFC  B66

Recent seminar topics include:

Financial Remedies: New Law and practical tips

Greek (Moderate)

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) Family Law Bar Association Resolution Lincoln’s Inn

University of London, Law (1992)

Inns of Court School of Law (1993)