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.

Education

LLB (Hons)Approved for direct public access

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Clinical negligence

HALL OF FAME1

Paul Bleasdale KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Paul gets straight to the issues. In advocacy, he is extremely convincing.'

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Personal injury

HALL OF FAME1

Paul 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.���