Clyde & Co

Abuse & Neglect

Paula has extensive experience in advising on all issues resulting from non-recent sexual abuse allegations. Her advice extends to representation in the IICSA, establishment of voluntary compensation schemes (including on behalf of the BBC in connection with Jimmy Savile) and responding to civil claims, including with a cross-jurisdictional element. She represents many organisations including in the faith, youth, charity, education and healthcare sectors as well as insurers.

Paula is head of the London office of BLM and is a member of the firm's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion steering committee

She has been shortlisted for the Insurance Lawyer Award at the 2019 Women in Insurance Awards where she is described by the Judges as having "Great expertise and focused on supporting colleagues - must be one of the leading lawyers in her field."

Trained at Hammond Suddards, qualified 1994. Paula joined Wansbroughs Willey Hargrave in Bristol in 1996 and remained with the firm as its name changed to eventually become DAC Beachcroft. From Bristol she moved to work in the Manchester office for two years before spending the last 13 years in London. She became a partner in 2006. Became partner at BLM in 2015. Current directorships: Bates Zambelli Ltd.

Durham High School; University of Kent at Canterbury – History and Law BA (Hons); Law Society School of Law – York.

Gardening, theatre, art, swimming.