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Paul Tomkins

Paul Tomkins

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Freeths LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Paul leads the Property Litigation Team at Freeths, which is made up of around 40 lawyers. He has extensive experience in dealing with all Property Litigation issues, including contested and uncontested lease renewals, dilapidations claims, break clause issues, service charge disputes and easement and covenant matters.

Paul ensures that he and his team understand their clients’ specific business needs, so that they do not simply offer the client a list of legal options, but a practical solution tailored to the client’s specific business requirements. He always has a focus on the expense, time and risk of litigation and does not “get lost” in “interesting” legal points with no commercial impact.

Professional Memberships

Paul is a member of the Property Litigation Association (“PLA”) and sits on the sub-committee of the PLA in the Midlands.

Personal

Paul has a passion for travelling and loves doing just that with his wife and three children. He also loves food and wine and has a passion for sport, particularly football, cricket and rugby union.

Paul was shortlisted for Partner of the Year' at the Nottinghamshire Law Society Annual Awards in 2023.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Litigation - Midlands

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paul Tomkins is an experienced litigator who leads the firm's real estate litigation practice. He frequently advises on large dilapidations claims and also has particular expertise in possession claims relating to trespass.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He has a calm and understated fashion but he is a highly skilled litigator.

    Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is always calm but completely focused on the case and offers practical and tailored advice.

    Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Paul is genuinely outstanding commercially and on an interpersonal level. His passion and personal commitment are unrivalled.

    Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Paul is an absolute powerhouse of legal knowledge. He provides incredibly clear, strategic guidance that makes navigating complex disputes feel straightforward.

    Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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East Midlands

London (Firms)

Midlands

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