Paul Harris
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Crime
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About
Provided by Paul Harris
Practice Areas
Paul has over 25 years’ experience, with particular expertise in murder, manslaughter and all aspects of serious and organised crime. Paul has recently worked on a number of high profile inquiries and inquests. Paul is an expert in advising clients pre-charge and has an exceptional track record of preventing charges from being bought. Paul was instructed in one of the Hillsborough trials and in IICSA.
Career
Paul became the Senior Partner of Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson in 2018, having been Managing Partner for 10 years. He has worked at the firm for 30 years.
Paul was appointed by the Lord Chancellor as a member of the Criminal Procedure Rules Committee from 2011 to 2019 which is chaired by the Lord Chief Justice. Paul was awarded a Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year award from the Legal Aid Practitioners’ Group in 2015 for his tireless work, along with others, to campaign against legal aid reforms and cuts. He is a former president of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association, and was made an honorary life member as an acknowledgement of the huge contributions he has made on behalf of the profession.
Professional Memberships
• Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association life member
Chambers Review
UK
Paul Harris is well regarded for his high-level expertise in criminal law, including complex cases related to serious and organised crime. In addition to his criminal defence practice, he also serves as the senior partner at Edward Fail.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul is really at the top of his game. He is an incredibly experienced and skillful solicitor who uses his skills relentlessly to help his clients, with great results."
"Paul is phenomenally good. He has the trust of everyone that he represents and he works closely with clients and counsel to put forward the strongest defence available."
"Paul provides exceptional counsel. He is strategic, clear and understands the priorities of his clients."
"Paul is really at the top of his game. He is an incredibly experienced and skillful solicitor who uses his skills relentlessly to help his clients, with great results."
"Paul is phenomenally good. He has the trust of everyone that he represents and he works closely with clients and counsel to put forward the strongest defence available."
"Paul provides exceptional counsel. He is strategic, clear and understands the priorities of his clients."
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