11.10am – 12pm BST, 16 April 2026 ‐ 50 mins
Session


Partner, Weightmans
Paul is a Partner who specialises in acting for public bodies. His clients include local authorities and emergency services. He undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary work including the defence of civil proceedings, public inquiries and coronial matters.
Notable cases include representing Greater Manchester Combined Authority, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, a core participant, as their designated legal representative in the Public Inquiry into the Manchester Arena Terror Attack.
He is renowned for handling sensitive and challenging cases, which often include claims of significant value. A further example of Paul’s work is the successful defence of a claim for £25 million brought by four claimants for misfeasance and malicious prosecution.