Stephenson Harwood

Commercial Litigation

Paul has over 25 years of experience in resolving complex multi-party construction and engineering disputes. He is trusted by his clients to deliver successful results on high-profile and high-value matters. He enjoys difficult cases and finding innovative legal solutions.

Paul has a wealth of experience in advising on risk management and dispute avoidance during the construction phase of major projects. He has acted for both employers and contractors in relation to projects in the commercial, industrial, transport, retail, energy, waste, water, health and education sectors.

Paul specialises in contractor claims for delay and disruption, cases involving major building defects and disputes arising out of FM contracts and PFI projects. Paul also specialises in procurement disputes and challenges in the High Court acting for both the public and private sector.

Paul is recognised as a leading practitioner in construction law by Chambers UK and The Legal 500.

Since May 2024, Paul has been the firm’s Senior Partner with responsibility for chairing the elected Supervisory Council and overseeing the management of the firm. Prior to that, Paul was joint practice group leader of commercial litigation.