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Pensions - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Paul Newman KC is highly regarded in the industry. He acts on the full range of pension matters and is particularly recommended for high-profile, intricate cases. He acts for a diverse set of clients, including a number of FTSE 100 companies, trustees, the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund. He is also an accomplished adviser on allegations of professional negligence.
Strengths
Paul Newman is very good at giving a view on the evidence and being very robust, thinking through the options very analytically.
He is technically excellent and pragmatic, and has the ability to convey complex arguments to clients.
Paul is a very clear communicator and has excellent analysis.
He is technically excellent and has a very clear, engaging advocacy style. Paul is also willing to listen to different perspectives and take that on board in his advice.
Paul has a collaborative approach with instructing solicitors and delivers clear opinions.
Professional Negligence - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Paul Newman KC has a wealth of experience handling professional negligence claims relating to pension schemes and other financial services. He has particular expertise in cases arising out of failure to equalise the retirement ages of pension schemes.
Strengths
Paul Newman KC is very good at giving a view on the evidence and being very robust, and thinking through the options very analytically. Clients have been very pleased with him.
Paul Newman KC is excellent with clients and gives advice in a clear and decisive manner
Paul is an excellent advocate with vast experience of pensions professional negligence cases.