LAWYER PROFILE

Paul Butcher

UK 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public Affairs

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Projects

- Joint ventures and investments

- Corporate

- Outsourcing

- Mergers and acquisitions

Career

Paul is an of counsel based in our London office. Paul helps clients anticipate, influence and navigate the public policy context in which they operate. Paul has been a commercial lawyer with the firm since 2001, working with government, regulators and private sector clients on some of the most complex areas of public policy, including the design and implementation of new regulatory regimes and associated projects, public sector transformations and innovative service delivery models as well as major infrastructure projects. He has particular nuclear sector expertise. Paul provides legal and strategic advice to clients to assist their engagement with policymakers and navigate political and legislative hurdles.

For additional information on Paul’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/p/paul-butcher

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public Affairs - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paul Butcher is the director of public policy at Herbert Smith Freehills. He is highly adept at advising government, regulators and private sector clients on energy transition, major projects and government reform, among other areas.

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Strengths

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Paul has been a stalwart of policy knowledge for us. He is always supportive, keen to help and offers a unique blend of policy and legal expertise.
Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Paul is excellent, thorough and knowledgeable.
Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Paul is a very astute lawyer who is able to grasp complex matters and distil them effectively into a legal format. He is a great communicator and has proven to be a strong yet pragmatic negotiator.
Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession