Paul Rees KC

Clinical Negligence

Paul is a highly recommended silk by both leading legal directories. Recent editorial includes:

“He is exceptionally thorough, there is no stone unturned, you are really in safe hands if Paul is acting for you. He is very forensic, but he can also look at the bigger picture.” Chambers & Partners 2026

“Always a pleasure to instruct and a great mind to have on your side.” Chambers & Partners 2026

“He is excellent to work with and has a brain the size of a planet.” Chambers & Partners 2026

“Paul Rees continues to be the go-to for highly technical, high value quantum work.” Chambers & Partners 2026

“One of the best silks in clinical negligence, particularly for quantum.” Legal 500 2026

“Paul is careful and detailed in his approach and always willing to assist and to advise. His experience in both defendant and claimant work gives him a great insight into cases.” Chambers & Partners 2025

“Paul is thorough, clever, disciplined and helpful.” Chambers & Partners 2025

“Paul adds a lot of value given his wealth of experience.” Chambers & Partners 2025

“He combines exceptional attention to detail with an unrivalled work ethic.” Legal 500 2025

Selected Cases

• Baynham v Royal Wolverhampton [2016] EWCA Civ 1249.
• Sebry v Registrar of Companies [2015] EWHC 115 (QB).
• RH v UHB NHS Foundation Trust [2013] EWHC 299 (QB).
• Thompstone v Tameside & Others [2008] EWHC 2948 (QB).
• Thompstone v Tameside & Others [2008] EWCA Civ 5.
• Milkhu v North West London Hospitals NHS Trust (2003).
• Parkin v Bromley Health Authority (2002).
• Hubbard v Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham Health Authority TLR 8.10.2001.
• Webb v Barclays Bank & Others [2001] Lloyd’s Rep Med 500.
• Hornsby v Clark Kenneth Leventhal [2000] 4 AER 567.