SILK PROFILE

Paul Russell KC

UK Bar 2026

12 King's Bench Walk

Ranked in 1 practice area

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

23 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Paul has a strong reputation in the specialist fields of personal injury, clinical negligence and professional negligence (arising out of the conduct of personal injury and clinical negligence claims), being regularly instructed in high value liability and/or quantum cases for both Claimants and Defendants.

On the quantum side, Paul’s expertise includes catastrophic injury (birth related, brain injury, spinal injury, multiple injuries), amputation cases, chronic pain (including complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia), psychiatric injury, stress at work, RSI, and fatal accidents.

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Career

Call: 1984

Silk: 2011

Professional Memberships

• Head of Chambers 2015 – 2021

• Arbitrator under the Motor Insurers’ Bureau Agreements (the Untraced Drivers’ Agreement 2003 and Article 75 of the Memorandum and • Articles of Association of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau) – 2014

• Joint Tribunal member appointed by the Chairman of the Bar to determine fee disputes

• Ex serving member of the Barristers’ Complaints Advisory Service Panel

• Ex serving member of the Bar Council Professional Conduct Committee [1997-2002]

• Personal Injury Bar Association Executive Committee member

• LCLCBA member

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Paul Russell KC handles premium cases for defendant clients facing large-loss claims and complex issues of quantum or liability. He has experience in a wide range of personal injury matters, including employers' liability and motor accident cases.

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Strengths

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He is an absolute star.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Paul leaves no stone unturned and is highly passionate. He always goes the extra mile for his instructing solicitor and client.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
A go-to favourite in complex personal injury litigation, Paul is totally reliable and has a deep understanding of clients' needs. He has incredible analytical skills and is a master at advocacy.
Personal InjuryUK Bar