Paul works on a wide range of corporate law matters including sales and acquisitions of companies, corporate restructurings, investments and shareholders’ agreements and the provision of general corporate law advice to company shareholders and directors. He has a particular focus on private equity and venture capital investments and regularly acts for investors (institutional and private) and investee companies.
Paul was awarded the Insider Dealmaker of the Year at the Northern Ireland Insider Dealmaker Awards 2023.
“Paul has a strong technical grasp of the law but can provide quality, commercial advice on a timely basis.” Chambers UK
“He’s very reliable and responsive to queries. He’s also extremely knowledgeable, with a breadth of experience.” Chambers UK
“He’s available and happy to explain options and potential outcomes in order to simplify complex engagements.” Chambers UK
- BGF on its investments into Uform, Decora Blinds, Clarke Group and Connected Health
- Cordovan Capital on its investments into Solmatix, Bluebuild Energy, We are Cubo, MM Bangor and others
- Whiterock on its investment into Titanic Distillers
- MML Growth Capital on its investments into Lowe Refrigeration, Ashdale Care, NWP
- Foresight on its investment into the Kingsbridge Group and Hospital Services Limited
- Techstart Ventures on multiple investments into a large number of early-stage companies
- SolarfixNI on an investment by Whiterock
- Uform on a significant investment by Cardinal Capital
- Woodland Furniture on an investment by BGF and acquisition of JTC Furniture
- Metacompliance on a significant investment by Tenzing Private Equity
