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Paul Reid KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 5 practice areas

Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries

Scotland (Bar)

2 years ranked

Professional Negligence

Scotland (Bar)

12 years ranked

Product Liability

Scotland (Bar)

5 years ranked

Professional Discipline

Scotland (Bar)

1 year ranked

Administrative & Public Law

Scotland (Bar)

6 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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. Recently, he was instructed to represent one of the most important clinical experts in the UK Infected Blood Inquiry.

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Professional Negligence - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

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.

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Professional Discipline - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Paul Reid KC is frequently instructed in professional discipline matters, appearing in both tribunals and at the appellate stage. He has particular expertise acting for professionals in the healthcare, legal and sport sectors. Reid was appointed as Procurator to the Scottish Episcopal Church in 2024.

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Product Liability - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Paul Reid KC 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.

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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Paul Reid KC 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.

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Strengths

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  • Meticulous and fiercely intelligent, Paul is a superb advocate who you would always want in your corner.

    Public & Fatal Accident InquiriesUK Bar

  • Paul is an outstanding advocate who is clear in his advice, good with clients and a pleasure to work with.

    Public & Fatal Accident InquiriesUK Bar

  • He's always ready to approach cases in a pragmatic way, and clients love him. He has an understated style on his feet. He is well prepared and knows arguments inside out.

    Public & Fatal Accident InquiriesUK Bar

  • Paul has a great eye for strategy, he is incredibly robust and likes to negotiate a good deal.

    Professional NegligenceUK Bar

  • His approach and knowledge of case law really sets him apart. He's always ready to approach cases in a pragmatic way and clients love him. He has an understated style on his feet.

    Professional DisciplineUK Bar

  • Paul is at the top of his game and is highly regarded in the area.

    Professional DisciplineUK Bar

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