Paul Reid KC

UK Bar

Paul Reid garners praise for his strong expertise in judicial review. He is experienced in the representation of government departments and other public bodies in a broad range of matters ranging from constitutional and EU law to professional regulation and procurement.

"Paul is an outstanding advocate."

"Paul is my first choice for judicial reviews especially arising out of healthcare matters."

Paul Reid KC is a prominent advocate who is sought after by clients on both the pursuer and defender sides of clinical negligence claims. He is well acquainted with the full range of allegations, including cauda equina, delayed diagnoses, delays in treatment and birth injuries. He also has significant experience handling matters concerning defective medical products.

"Paul is meticulous in his preparation and has very strong courtroom skills."

"Paul's written advice and advocacy were excellent. His advice was very clear and coherent."

"Paul Reid is definitely a rising star. He is an excellent advocate, superb on his feet and also very user-friendly. He is excellent with members and solicitors and a ferocious negotiator."

Paul Reid is an established professional negligence specialist who is instructed in a wide range of commercial matters. He is adept at handling contract and shareholder disputes, among other issues.

"Paul provides good and clear advice; he has that ability to speak to clients in a manner that is understandable on a complex matter."

Paul Reid KC of Ampersand Advocates is a well-regarded junior who is noted for his expert handling of product liability cases. His broad practice also encompasses professional negligence, clinical negligence and commercial disputes.

Paul Reid is an excellent junior with experience appearing unled in a wide array of professional liability disputes, including claims brought against solicitors, engineers, construction firms and financial services professionals.

"Paul's legal analysis is excellent, his oral advocacy is well structured and he has a good rapport with the Bench."

"Paul understood exactly what the law required. He also knew what the judges would make of it, gave good and clear advice, and secured a good outcome for the client."

Paul Reid KC is a go-to choice of counsel for the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service. He draws on deep expertise to adeptly represent his clients in fatal accident inquiries, often concerning prison deaths. Since taking silk in 2023, Reid has continued to go from strength to strength. Most recently, he was instructed to represent one of the most important clinical experts in the UK Infected Bloody Inquiry.

"He has a really strong background in human rights law and equalities law. He is approachable, straightforward, and the court hears him and listens to him seriously."