Paul Stagg

Year Of Call: 1994

Paul has a wide-ranging common law practice, acting for both claimants and defendants. With extensive experience of jury, tribunal and appellate advocacy in addition to cases tried by judges alone, he has a particular interest in civil claims against local authorities and the police, and in social security and community care law.

He is recommended as a leading junior in Police Law in Chambers & Partners, in which he noted for his strength in technical aspects of cases, and described as having “a brilliant, encyclopaedic mind” and “a strong performer who is impressive and purposeful in court.” He is also recommended as a leading junior in the Education section of the current edition of The Legal 500.

Paul has written and lectured extensively in his areas of practice. He also has a long-standing commitment to pro bono work with the Bar Pro Bono Unit, FRU and Waterloo Legal Advice Service. 

Paul is authorised to accept instructions under the Public Access Scheme.

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury
• Professional Negligence
• Property
• Public and Regulatory

Memberships

• Administrative Law Bar Association
• Personal Injuries Bar Association
• Professional Negligence Bar Association
• Social Security Legal Practitioners’ Group