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Paul Joseph

Year of Call: 2005
Solicitor: 1992
Email Address: [email protected]
CJSM: [email protected]
Telephone: 01962 868884/0121 289 4333

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Mediation

Paul Joseph is a CEDR accredited mediator and is happy to accept instructions to act as mediator in any costs or commercial dispute.

He takes a pragmatic approach to mediations and recognizes that parties may not be able to settle a dispute on the day of the mediation itself.

  • Recommendations

    Paul Joseph is a commercial practitioner who has a notable focus on the costs field. He has considerable experience of issues relating to pre-action protocols and the fixed-costs regime, and also handles appeals and detailed assessments. He regularly appears in cases in the SCCO and the Court of Appeal.

    Strengths: "Meticulous in his preparation, very measured in his advocacy style and always calm, he knows costs very well." "Paul Joseph is a very good technician who knows a lot about costs."

    Chambers UK 2025/ Costs Litigation/ Midlands

    "Paul Joseph is very capable and reliable. He is always on top of the detail and a good advocate." Chambers UK 2024/Costs Litigation/All Circuits

    ‘Paul is an experienced costs barrister who is audacious on his feet.’

    Legal 500 2025/Costs/Midlands - Ranked Tier 1

    ‘Paul is a very confident and knowledgeable barrister who gives an honest outlook on the matter with a very quick turnaround on drafting and advice.’ Legal 500 2024/Costs/Midlands

    “Paul Joseph is very experienced, always on top of the detail and well prepared.”  Chambers UK 2023/Costs Litigation/All Circuits

    “Paul is an exceptionally good advocate and has a great ability to cut through the fog and quickly identify the important issues in a case. He gives good advice, and his written work is always of a high standard.” Legal 500 2023/Costs/Midlands

    “A costs guru who revels in complicated cases.” “He is always happy to pick up the phone and give you some helpful advice.” Chambers UK 2022/Costs Litigation/All Circuits

    “In-depth knowledge of the practice area. Ability to give clear and concise straightforward opinions.” Legal 500 2022/Costs/Midlands

    “Paul is always very well prepared and knows a lot about the nuts and bolts of costs work.” Chambers UK 2021/Costs Litigation/All Circuits

    “A hugely experienced and wise costs barrister with strong technical knowledge.” Legal 500 2021/Costs/Midlands

    “Thorough and someone you can put a lot of confidence in. He goes beyond the call of duty in terms of dealing with each case.” Chambers UK 2020/Costs Litigation/All Circuits

    “He has a grasp of costs work that eludes most members of the Bar.” Legal 500 2020/Costs/Midlands

    "A barrister who understands the brief and fights like the case is his own. A commercial lawyer by background, Paul's client care skills are also highly developed. Good in conference and good in court. Highly recommended." Chris Heitzman, Shakespeare Martineau 

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