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Paul  has appeared in over 200 homicide cases and in many major frauds. His practice also includes serious sexual offences, sports law and Health and Safety work.

Recently, Paul has developed a particular speciality and expertise in representing children and young persons. He acted in the trial of a 12-year old child who was tried for murder; and has regularly acted for defendants under the age of 18 years, facing serious criminal charges.

His criminal law cases include: R v Joel Smith (the Toni-Ann Byfield murder trial); R v Abu Hamza (the Kyra Ishaq trial); R v Osborne & ors (contract killing); R v Actie & ors (the Cardiff three murder trial); R v Beckford (the Birmingham riots triple murder case).

Called 1981, Gray’s Inn

Assistant recorder 1998

Recorder 2000

QC 2001

Bencher of Gray’s Inn

Former Leader of the Wales and Chester Circuit

Former chairman of Bar disciplinary tribunals

Recorder Criminal Bar Association Leader of the Wales & Chester Circuit Chairman of Bar Disciplinary Tribunals

Pontypridd Grammar School for Boys; Leicester University (LLB Hons).

Paul’s interests include sport (particularly rugby,) music and travel.