Paul specialises in resolving complex international disputes.
He is qualified as a Solicitor and an Advocate (Civil) in England & Wales and has excellent experience in successfully running large Commercial Court cases in London and international arbitrations and mediations across the globe. Paul works closely with lawyers in other jurisdictions representing clients which include global investment banks, private equity houses, high net worth individuals and companies based in the UK, China, India, the US and elsewhere. He also heads the firm's banking and funds disputes practice.
Paul is described as "commercially minded and results-oriented" and "a tough operator" who "thinks outside the box". The Directories also comment that Paul has "an excellent reputation among clients" and is "held in high esteem by his peers".
"Always calm under pressure," Paul Friedman is "a highly skilled negotiator who puts his clients' interests first."
Solicitor advocate Paul Friedman of Clyde & Co LLP is "a dynamic, forceful and organised litigator."
Sources agree Paul Friedman is an "extremely able and thoughtful litigator with an increasingly broad and impressive practice." Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2011.
Paul Friedman is a ‘proactive, tenacious and measured litigator with a good understanding of commercial realities’. Legal 500 UK Guide 2011
"Up to date and commercially aware," Paul Friedman is endorsed as "a leader with natural authority". Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2012
Paul Friedman is commended as "a proactive, tenacious and measured litigator with a good understanding of commercial realities". Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2012
Clyde & Co was rated by Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2011 as one of London's elite firms for dispute resolution and was awarded the Law Firm of the Year Award 2011 by Legal Business.