Paul is one of Australia’s foremost media lawyers, with over three decades of experience. He is particularly experienced in defending defamation claims and contempt matters in the Supreme, Federal, and District Courts, and specialises in media law, dispute resolution, litigation.

With over three decades of experience in media law, dispute resolution, and litigation Paul’s practice focuses on focuses on all aspects of media law, representing major publishers in contentious and non-contentious matters involving defamation, copyright, statutory restrictions, and defamation insurance, as well as acting on behalf of prominent individuals.

Paul is particularly experienced in defending defamation claims and contempt matters, regularly representing media defendants in the Supreme, Federal, and District Courts. 

Notable clients include defending Nine Network Australia in defamation proceedings brought in the NSW Supreme Court.

He has also successfully acted in defending claims in defamation brought by a country builder against a national broadcaster; and acting for Dow Jones & Co in defence of landmark defamation proceedings brought by Joseph Gutnick in the Supreme Court of Victoria and High Court.

In addition to his courtroom work, Paul is actively involved in pre-publication advising, providing daily legal guidance to media publishers. He regularly presents media training sessions to journalists, sharing his insights on defamation law.

A graduate of the University of New South Wales with degrees in both Law and Commerce, Paul’s industry recognition includes listings in:

2025 Best Lawyers Australia

2024 Chambers Guide and

2023 Doyles Guide as a leading defamation and media lawyer.