| Highly regarded by fellow practitioners and greatly in demand. Outstanding advocacy skills. |
| Qualities consistently recognised in independent legal directories.
("Methodical and subtle", "second to none at preparation", "never taken by surprise". Legal 500, 2003 - 2005). |
Paul K. Sloan Q.C.
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
- Criminal Law
Defending and prosecuting cases across the criminal spectrum. Recent cases include:
Murder, (involving complex medical, scientific and causation issues).
Manslaughter, (including corporate and gross negligence manslaughter).
Drugs, (involving National Crime Squad investigations into major conspiracies).
Corruption, (involving police officers).
Shipping collision, (nominated to prosecute by the Attorney General).
Sexual offending, (involving serious historic sexual abuse).
- Licensing Law, (liquor and public entertainment).
Recognised as the leading Silk on the North Eastern Circuit. Vast experience of licensing cases, at first instance and on appeal. - Police Misconduct/Disciplinary Law
Regularly presenting cases for and against police officers from Constabularies across the North of England, as well as acting as legal adviser to Chief Constables. Contributor to Northumbria Police guidance on police misconduct hearings. Recent cases include "Lancet", (Cleveland Constabulary). - Firearms and Explosives Law
Considerable expertise in this area having conducted numerous appeals arising from decisions of Chief Officers of Police.
Background
Queen Mary College, University of London. LL.B.
Inn of Court : Inner Temple.
Called to the Bar : July 1981.
Queen´s Counsel 2001.
Points of Interest
Recorder (2000)
English Speaking Union Scholar. Inner Temple Horace Avory Scholar.
Winner of College Mooting Competition, The Observer National Mooting.
Competition and The Inner Temple Advocacy Competition in successive years.
Chairman of The Bar Council BarMark Panel and member of the Bar Council.
Professional Practice Committee.
North Eastern Bar Press Office Spokesman.