Paul Smith

Partner, Commercial litigation

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Paul is a member of our commercial litigation team. He joined Taylor Emmet in 2014, after more than a decade with DLA Piper. Paul specialises in all aspects of commercial litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in relation to sale of goods, IT, telecommunications, engineering and construction related disputes. He has acted for a number of clients based both within and outside the UK in a variety of sectors, including IT & telecoms, automotive, construction, engineering, consumer, retail, finance, education, recruitment, transport and the Public sector. Primary areas of experience range from providing commercial legal advice in relation to complex contractual disputes to advising in matters as diverse as professional negligence, fraud, defamation, passing off, Protection from Harassment Act and shareholder disputes. Paul has extensive experience of litigation in the Technology and Construction, Commercial, Mercantile and Queen’s Bench Divisions of the High Court and of various forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, adjudication and expert determination. In his spare time, he enjoys travel and good food.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 39460

  • Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 27 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Paul is a member of our commercial litigation team. He joined Taylor Emmet in 2014, after more than a decade with DLA Piper. Paul specialises in all aspects of commercial litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in relation to sale of goods, IT, telecommunications, engineering and construction related disputes. He has acted for a number of clients based both within and outside the UK in a variety of sectors, including IT & telecoms, automotive, construction, engineering, consumer, retail, finance, education, recruitment, transport and the Public sector. Primary areas of experience range from providing commercial legal advice in relation to complex contractual disputes to advising in matters as diverse as professional negligence, fraud, defamation, passing off, Protection from Harassment Act and shareholder disputes. Paul has extensive experience of litigation in the Technology and Construction, Commercial, Mercantile and Queen’s Bench Divisions of the High Court and of various forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, adjudication and expert determination. In his spare time, he enjoys travel and good food.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 39460

  • Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 27 years

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  • Taylor & Emmet Limited Liability Partnership

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

20 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2PP

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We cannot thank Paul Smith enough for the exceptional service and support shown throughout our business case. It was a very fluid and sensitive situation but Paul and his team handled every aspect with calmness, confidence and efficiency, taking the pressure of us. He managed matters quickly and thoroughly keeping us informed and reassured. We would highly recommend him to anyone requiring legal support in commercial disputes

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Good afternoon Teresa, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us an excellent 5 Star review. We will pass your feedback on to Paul and his team. Many thanks, Taylor Emmet

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