Paul has developed extensive corporate experience advising individuals and businesses on a range of transactional and advisory matters. His focus is on ensuring individual and corporate clients achieve their commercial aims, from incorporation and growth, managing risk, to completing a successful sale or purchase in Corporate and Commercial transactions.

Paul’s expertise spans the full spectrum of commercial matters, including Intellectual Property, Media, Entertainment and Sport, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring & Finance, Corporate Governance, and General Corporate Advisory. His client base extends from entrepreneurial individuals, and Investors, to family-owned private companies and private-equity backed corporates. Clients have appreciated Paul’s personable and calm approach to delivering their aims and any issues affecting their business.

Paul trained at GAD and has therefore had experience of working across the firms different practice areas.

Significant Cases

1. Multi-Million-Pound E-Commerce Acquisition (US Client):  Successfully led legal efforts in a significant e-commerce acquisition on behalf of a US client, ensuring a smooth transaction of substantial value.
2. Million-Pound Share Buyback (Performing Arts and Educational): Provided expert legal counsel to seller in a million-pound share buyback for a performing arts and educational organization.
3. UK Start-Up Share Sale to US Venture Capital Corporation:  Acted as legal counsel in the sale of a UK-based start-up to a US venture capital-backed corporation.
4. Sale of Dental Practice to Private Equity Entity:  Advised and facilitated the sale of a dental practice to a private equity-backed entity.
5. US/UK Partnership between Maryland Bobcats Soccer Team and Marine AFC: Successfully advised and executed a partnership agreement between the Maryland Bobcats Soccer Team and Marine AFC, spanning international boundaries.
6. Multi-Million-Pound Student Property Portfolio Sale: Represented a property developer in the sale of a multi-million-pound student property portfolio, demonstrating expertise in real estate transactions.
7. International Sale of UK-Based Start-Up to Swiss Corporation: Advised and acted on the international sale of a UK-based start-up to a Swiss corporation, navigating complex cross-border legal considerations.
8. Acquisition of North-Western Printing Company (Stockport-Based Corporate Client): Led legal proceedings for the acquisition of a north-western printing company on behalf of a Stockport-based corporate client.

These achievements showcase a diverse range of successful legal transactions across different sectors and jurisdictions, highlighting expertise in corporate law and international business matters.

Practice Areas

• Rectification of Legal Charges at Companies House
• Commercial Law and Contracts
• Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales of Companies and Businesses
• Intellectual Property
• Media Law, Defamation and Privacy

Qualifications

• BA in Criminology
• MA in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Studies
• GDL
• LPC
• Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Interests

Whilst not working and spending time with his family, Paul can be found assisting his local community, where he coaches his SMFC’s U7’s football team. If he’s not coaching or playing in his weekly Padel games, he’s watching his beloved Liverpool Football Club, testing his culinary skills or spending his time singing, playing the guitar or drums.