SILK PROFILE

Paul O'Brien KC

UK Bar 2026

 Axiom Advocates

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Scotland (Bar)

Intellectual Property

Scotland (Bar)

Restructuring/Insolvency

Scotland (Bar)

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Paul O'Brien KC is consistently rated by sources as one of the most intellectually able performers at the Scottish Bar. His key areas of focus include IP and professional negligence. He has also been instructed in complex commercial property and insolvency matters. He has appeared in cases before the Inner House and the UK Supreme Court.

Strengths

An excellent advocate – exceptionally quick on his feet and thorough on the detail.

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Intellectual Property - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Paul O'Brien KC is well regarded for his technical expertise and breadth of knowledge. He advises on the full spectrum of IP mandates, including trade mark, licensing and copyright matters.

Strengths

Paul is an excellent advocate. He is exceptionally quick on his feet, and thorough on the detail.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Paul O'Brien KC focuses his practice on commercial disputes, including significant insolvency cases. He acts on contentious recovery matters, as well as in an advisory capacity on complex corporate insolvencies. He previously worked as a solicitor before being called to the Bar.

Strengths

Paul is a go-to on the more complex insolvency matters. His knowledge and ability to interpret the rules is second to none. He is really good with commercial clients and his advocacy is great too.

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