Crime
North West
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Paul Schofield
UK 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
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Practice Areas
Paul trained with Farleys and was admitted in 1980. He is head of Farleys Fraud and Business Crime department, dealing exclusively with serious/complex cases, a Very High Cost Cases Panel supervisor and a Higher Courts (Criminal) Advocate. Paul has immense experience in defending clients from professional backgrounds.
His nationwide reputation has been founded upon a considerable number of high profile media interest cases. He has a well earned reputation for sustained personal attention to a case from start to finish, detailed and energetic preparation and robustly defending the rights of clients.
Paul is also a member of the SAS (Solicitors’ Assistance Scheme) and regularly advises solicitor clients in Law Society investigations carried out by the SRA, also representing them in disciplinary proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. In addition, Paul is a member of The Law Society’s Panel of solicitors approved to advise other solicitors on money laundering issues.
Paul’s work has been annually recognised since 2003 in Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession, since 2007 in Debrett’s People of Today for his ‘outstanding contribution to the legal profession’, and since 2010 in The Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Crime - North West
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Paul Schofield is a very experienced criminal defence solicitor with expertise in murder cases, as well as fraud and drug offences, among an array of other issues.
Financial Crime - The Regions
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Paul Schofield is highly skilled at handling complex financial crime investigations by the SFO and HMRC, among others, and in assisting clients faced with allegations of bribery, fraud and money laundering.
Strengths
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He is quite simply the best solicitor I have ever worked with. His commitment to his clients is second to none and his tactical awareness is outstanding. He is the one you want in your corner.
CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionPaul is one of most dedicated solicitors I have ever come across and he looks after his clients incredibly well.
CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionPaul Schofield has an excellent reputation and works really hard. He's a great lawyer and is easy to work with.
Financial CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionHe is universally regarded as dynamic and effective, and is the client go-to in complex and sensitive investigations.
Financial CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionHe's a good lawyer - very knowledgeable and also good with people.
Financial CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionPaul Schofield is one of most dedicated solicitors I have come across. He looks after his clients incredibly well.
Financial CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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