‘Paul is a thorough advocate who undertakes significant preparation. He deals particularly well with clients who have suffered trauma or abuse, he is calm and empathetic, and clients immediately warm to him and trust him.’
Ranked: Tier 2
(Legal 500 2025) (Leading Junior Family: Children and Domestic Abuse)
Paul Wright is an expert in children law. Wright acts for children and parents, as well as local authorities.
“Paul is cool under pressure, calm, reassuring and empathetic. He achieves excellent outcomes for clients.”
Chambers and Partners 2024
Family: Children Northern Bar
Band 2
An expert in children law. Wright acts for children and parents, as well as local authorities.
Strengths: “He sees things through to the very end and he’s so good at his cross-examinations.”
Chambers and Partners 2022
Family: Children Northern Bar
Band 2
Family.
Public law cases including care and adoption.
I represent parents, children, extended family members, Guardians, local authorities and the Official Solicitor in proceedings which have included disputed expert evidence, infant death, non-accidental injuries including fractures and head injuries, sexual abuse, domestic violence, mental health including allegations of factious illness, substance abuse, transracial & transgender issues and closed procedure hearings.
I represent local authorities and other parties in forced marriage applications including Forced Marriage Protection Orders, radicalisation and terrorism, female genital mutilation and honour based violence.
I represent local authorities and other parties in deprivation of liberty applications.
I represent parties in private law cases including child arrangements applications, prohibited steps, specific issue and removal from the jurisdiction of England and Wales.
I represent local authorities and other parties in Special Guardianship Order applications.