Paul Mertens has a busy practice, encompassing civil, family and public law. Paul has successfully represented parties in a wide range of courts and tribunals, including claims in the Queen’s Bench, Chancery and Family Divisions of the High Court.
Paul’s background in company secretarial and in-house legal work has given him a strong commercial insight and he prides himself on providing pragmatic commercial advice to his clients.
Before joining chambers, Paul worked at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and he maintains an interest in and advises on professional disciplinary complaints and data protection. He is Pump Court Chambers’ Data Protection Officer and has provided training on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 to a range of organisations, including government departments and public inquiries / statutory reviews.
Since joining the Bar, Paul has been instructed in a number of cases by the Government Legal Department.
London Bar
Paul Mertens - Pump Court Chambers 'Paul is a very clear advocate and an able communicator. He has a very can-do attitude, is helpful and excellent at working collaboratively or in a team.'
London Bar
Paul Mertens – Pump Court Chambers ‘A junior with depth of experience in inquiry work.’