Profile

Paul specialises in advising (re)insurers on first and third party claims arising from incidents causing major losses including fire, flood and subsidence arising out of public liability property damage claims and in disputes in the construction sector. He has many years’ experience advising insurers, funders, employers, contractors and professionals regarding substantial contractual and workmanship as well as regarding bond and insurance disputes.

Paul boasts significant experience in alternative dispute resolution including adjudication and mediation and advises on insurance coverage and policy disputes in relation to professional indemnity and construction all risks (CAR) and erection all risks (EAR) policies.

Paul has worked on an impressive range of high-profile, high-value and international claims: from advising excess public liability insurers on coverage issues arising out of a £200 million claim, defending Network Rail in series of multi-million pound adjudications arising out of its maintenance and renewal contracts with one of its main contractors and acting for an international soft drink manufacturer on a multi-million pound dispute.

He is the author of articles on adjudication and the payment regime under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and lectures on adjudication and design liabilities. He is also a member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, and holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Economics degree.

Paul Carter leads the construction offering and cladding group, a significant part of which has been administering training to leading insurers and brokers on the legal issues arising in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy.

Qualifications and admissions

  • Qualified in England and Wales in 1995
  • Qualified in High Court of Australia in 1986
  • Qualified in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1986

Market recognition

  • Leading Individual and recommended lawyer for 'Professional negligence (London)'
    The Legal 500 UK 2024
  • Recommended lawyer for 'Professional negligence (London)'
    "Paul Carter has expertise in advising reinsurers on claims regarding major losses".
    The Legal 500 UK 2023
  • Recommended lawyer for 'Professional negligence (London)'
    "Paul Carter has expertise in advising (re)insurers on first and third party claims regarding incidents causing major losses."
    The Legal 500 UK 2022
  • Recommended lawyer for 'Professional negligence (London)'
    "Paul Carter leads the construction offering and cladding group, a significant part of which has been administering training to leading insurers and brokers on the legal issues arising in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy."
    The Legal 500 UK 2021
  • Recommended lawyer for 'Construction: contentious (London)'
    "Paul Carter is noted for representing contractors, construction professionals and infrastructure companies in disputes."
    The Legal 500 UK 2021
  • Notable practitioner for 'Construction: Supplier (London)'
    "According to market sources, Paul Carter is a "very impressive lawyer" who is well versed in handling construction-related disputes"
    Chambers UK 2020
  • Recommended Lawyer for 'Construction (contentious) (London)'
    The Legal 500 UK 2019/20
  • Notable practitioner for 'Construction: Supplier (London)'
    Chambers UK 2019
  • Included in the The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2019 for Construction Law (London)'

Work highlights

  • Acted for an international soft drink manufacturer in its multi-million pound dispute with its project manager and engineer regarding the construction of its largest processing plant.
  • Defended Network Rail in series of multi-million pound adjudications arising out of its maintenance and renewal contracts with one of its main national contractors.
  • Acted for an international architectural practice in relation to their design of state of the art facility for Rolls Royce.
  • He advised excess public liability insurers on coverage issues arising out of a £200 million claim regarding failed piling and damage to the slabs above them.
  • Paul acted for primary insurers regarding £10 million claim against its insured mechanical and electrical contractor regarding flooding to residential block in Greenwich – Greenwich Millennium Village v Essex Electrical [2014].
  • Acting for primary insurers regarding a plus £15 million fire; dispute centres on whether insured is indemnified under project policy.