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Paul Gilroy KC

UK Bar 2026

Littleton Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Sport

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Paul Gilroy KC’s reputation is principally based on his employment practice. He has for some years been recognised by the legal directories as a leader in Employment and Sport.

The emphasis in his employment practice is on heavy Tribunal matters (multi-party and high value cases) and High Court litigation. His injunction work includes covenants and business protection as well as relief relating to trade unions. In sport he has extensive experience spanning football, rugby (union and league), motor racing, cycling, swimming, athletics, boxing, and tennis.

Applauded by the directories for his ability to communicate with clients and judges alike, and to merge commercial know-how with client focus, he is renowned as a robust advocate, with cross-examination a particular forte.

He has been a part time Employment Judge since 2000, contributes to legal journals, annotates legislation for Current Law Statutes, and is a regular and sought after speaker to professional and other audiences.

Career

Called 1985. QC 2006.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Sport - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paul Gilroy KC is an impressive barrister who specialises in employment-related disputes, with highly praised expertise in cases involving football managers. He has also been involved in cases within rugby, swimming and boxing.

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Strengths

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Paul is able to make clients feel at ease while being unbelievably technically capable. He's also incredibly available.
SportUK Bar
Paul is very approachable, pragmatic and knowledgeable and he is a delight to work with.
SportUK Bar