Sandra Paul
UK Guide 2025
Star Individuals : Crime
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About
Provided by Sandra Paul
Practice Areas
Sandra has extensive experience in criminal and related litigation. Her practice spans the full range of criminal litigation, with a focus on defending allegations of sexual misconduct. This includes discreet representation of high profile individuals including politicians, bankers, sports and media personalities, as well as working with institutional and individual clients in the UK and abroad, following allegations resulting from the #MeToo campaign.
Drawing on her advocacy experience, Sandra is particularly accomplished in preparing witnesses to give an account in settings ranging from the police station and court through to internal and external investigations or inquiries.
Her passion and aptitude for working with children and young adults has resulted in her being recognised as a leader in the youth justice field.
Clients rely on her proactive, no nonsense approach and sound judgement in making difficult decisions. Her willingness to support clients to achieve the right results, justify her enviable track record.
Career
2001 Hodge Jones and Allen LLP
2014 Kingsley Napley LLP
Professional Memberships
London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association; Women in Criminal Law (founder member); Fraud Lawyers Association; Youth Justice Legal Centre Advisory Body Member; ECBA
Publications
Co-author - Police Station Update for Legal Action and “Defending Suspects at the Police Station” (2020).
Chambers Review
UK
Sandra Paul is an outstanding criminal law specialist who is skilled at handling cases involving high-profile individuals, including historic sex offence allegations in the entertainment world. She also frequently represents young people at all stages of criminal proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sandra is absolutely fantastic and really inspiring."
"Sandra Paul is something of a legend. She is very compassionate and sensitive in her approach, and her client care is second to none."
"Sandra is one of the best. She always knows what to do in difficult situations and delivers the most perfect, measured advice. Clients adore her and she is a joy to work with."
"Sandra is one of a kind and my go-to person for practical advice. She has an ability to take a step back and see the bigger picture and she frames things in a way that gives reassurance."
"Sandra is an absolutely first-class individual. She is very tenacious and thorough, leaving no stone unturned. Her attention to detail is extraordinary."
"Sandra is absolutely fantastic and really inspiring."
"Sandra Paul is something of a legend. She is very compassionate and sensitive in her approach, and her client care is second to none."
"Sandra is one of the best. She always knows what to do in difficult situations and delivers the most perfect, measured advice. Clients adore her and she is a joy to work with."
"Sandra is one of a kind and my go-to person for practical advice. She has an ability to take a step back and see the bigger picture and she frames things in a way that gives reassurance."
"Sandra is an absolutely first-class individual. She is very tenacious and thorough, leaving no stone unturned. Her attention to detail is extraordinary."