Paul Wright

Practice Areas

Insolvency

Commercial

Chancery

Career

Paul Wright is a highly regarded barrister with a particular focus on insolvency, company and commercial litigation. He is known for his strategic insight, technical precision, and ability to navigate complex disputes with clarity and confidence.

Paul’s notable recent cases include:

• Park Regis Birmingham LLP, Re [2025] EWHC 139 (Ch): Acted for liquidators in a complex misfeasance claim against former administrators and a secured creditor. Successfully resisted applications to strike-out a ‘hybrid’ insolvency claim brought by way of IAA notice. Led by Peter Shaw KC.

• Olena Tyshchenko, Re [2024] EWHC 838 (Ch): Represented trustees in a high-value bankruptcy. Appeared on appeal concerning the bankrupt’s application to stay the bankruptcy pending the determination of a creditor’s claim. Led by Peter Shaw KC.

• Despins v Ho Wan Kwok [2023] EWHC 74 (Ch): Acted for a US Chapter 11 Trustee in a landmark case on an IP’s ability to obtain privileged material under the IA 1986 / CBIR 2006 where that privilege is jointly held with a third party.

• PGD Ltd, Re [2022] EWHC 1801 (Ch): Appeared for a litigation funder in an important case exploring the limits of relief in insolvency litigation. Led by Joseph Curl KC.

Professional Memberships

R3 – Association of Business Recovery Professionals

Chancery Bar Association

Publications

Paul is a contributing author to leading insolvency publications:

• Tolley’s Insolvency Law Service (LexisNexis) (current)

• Insolvency Legislation: Annotations & Commentary (LexisNexis) (8th – 12th editions)