Areas of work
Paul deals with all aspects of non-contentious and compliance work relating to television production, content and broadcasting. Paul has particular expertise in rights and content clearances, digital broadcasting and media technology and covers all areas of TV and broadcasting law and practice: an all rounder with over 20 years’ experience in the industry. His clients include ITV, Sky, Channel 4, Five, GMTV, S4C and RDF Media. Paul regularly presents lectures and in-house seminars for broadcasters and producers on media law issues, and is himself an occasional broadcaster on media and legal issues.

Client Feedback
According to the Legal 500 2006 Directory, Paul “is one of the UK’s foremost media lawyers”. He is regarded by clients as “one of the most likeable and experienced partners in the sector”.

Paul is also highly ranked in the Chambers and Partners 2006 Directory and is described as “a man who, if you cut him, might just bleed broadcasting expertise”. Clients say “He’s an excellent man to just plug into our systems when we need him, as we never need to get him up to speed.”

Education
Paul was educated at Salvatorian College Grammar School in Harrow (1971–1978), Southampton University (1979–1982) and College of Law, London (1982–1983). Paul joined Goodman Derrick as a trainee in 1983 and qualified as a Solicitor in 1985. Paul has been a partner at Goodman Derrick since 1990.

Memberships
Royal Television Society
The Lensbury

Hobbies
Sport, theatre, film, Spain