Paul Darling, OBE, QC is particularly known as the leader of big teams in heavy cases and pre-eminent on his feet, particularly as a cross-examiner.
He led the Technology and Construction Bar through the biggest ever re-organisation of the Court. Paul was head of Keating Chambers between 2010 and 2015. In August 2017 he joined 39 Essex Chambers.
Paul’s clients have said he, “Works effectively in a team. Very knowledgeable, really knows his stuff and gets right to the point in cross-examinations”. He has been described as, “”A very strong advocate who gets to the heart of an issue… He comes up with innovative answers and is very pragmatic and strategic”.
Paul regularly appears in Courts and Tribunals around the world. Recent appearances include London, Dublin, Belfast, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai.
Paul Darling ’s non-executive experience of business and public bodies enables him to see his work as a Barrister through a different lens. Paul is also the current chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board.
