Recent cases

Paul's work in commercial law is wide-ranging. Here are some examples of his most recent cases:

• Advising and representing an internet retailer in relation to claims for alleged infringement of trade mark, breach of copyright and passing off brought by an online competitor.
• Junior Counsel in an application for rectification of a Company Register prior to the sale of a substantial private company to a PLC.
• Advising and representing the constructive trustee of a shareholding in an application for authority to sell shares in private company on behalf of a minor.
• Advising a local authority freeholder on the proposed leasehold interests following the re-development of a major sports ground.
• Advising and representing a local authority on obtaining possession of city centre market premises prior to the demolition and re-development of a large shopping centre.
• Advising and representing the shareholder/director of deadlocked company against an absentee member/co-director in a claim under Sections 459 and 371 Companies Act 1985.
• Advising and representing a software developer in a contractual dispute with a multi-national software manufacturer.
• Advising and representing a local authority in a substantial dilapidations claim relating to large industrial premises.
• Advising upon and drafting the memorandum and articles of association of a private health company limited by guarantee and having charitable objects.