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Call: 1998

Paul Burns

Paul is independently acclaimed as ‘absolutely brilliant … a pleasure to work with … a man with a high success rate … sources note his ability to endear himself to both clients and instructing solicitors’ [Chambers UK 2012].


Paul has ‘an enviable reputation … noted for his thorough preparation and personable nature ... he is extremely highly regarded’ [Chambers UK 2011].

‘He is an excellent advocate who always has the ear of the Judge. His advice is always frank and realistic. He inspires great confidence in clients, who invariably go back to him time and time again’ [Chambers UK 2010].


He has ‘an incredible level of expertise ... You know you'll get the best representation out there when you instruct him and you know he'll always do a damn good job for you’ [Chambers UK 2009].


Paul was named Barrister of the Year 2009-2010 at the biennial Liverpool Law Society Legal Awards. He was the only barrister in the north west of England to be listed by The Times in the top 10 UK ‘Future Stars of the Bar’.


Since 2003 Paul has developed significant experience of regulatory and disciplinary proceedings. He has experience in the education, medical and police sectors in particular and since 2008 Paul has acted as independent Counsel to Police Misconduct Hearings for Merseyside Police.


Further details are available from Mr Roy Finney [Practice Manager] at finney@exchangechambers.co.uk.


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