Paul Duffy
Solicitor

Paul Duffy is a dual-qualified solicitor with over 14 years of experience spanning private practice litigation, financial services, and regulatory matters. His career includes high-profile legal representation, in-house advisory roles, and project management within major financial institutions.

At Ó Muirigh Solicitors, Paul played a key role in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, where the firm represented high-profile figures who were requested to give evidence to the Inquiry. His expertise includes reviewing extensive disclosure materials, drafting witness statements, and working closely with colleagues and Counsel to ensure strategic legal representation. Paul also manages a civil litigation caseload, specializing in:

  • Road traffic collisions
  • Personal injury (slips, trips, and falls)
  • Accidents at work
  • Actions against the state (police misconduct, deaths in custody, judicial failings, and unlawful actions by public bodies)
  • Historical abuse claims, including sexual abuse cases
  • Defamation and libel

Previously, Paul served as a Vice President in Legal & Risk Management at a financial services organisation, where he consulted for a Tier 1 Investment Bank. In this role, he led complex regulatory and legal remediation projects, managing large teams, on projects across global jurisdictions. His work included ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations and advising on contractual risk management.

Paul's legal career includes extensive experience in criminal law, family law, medical negligence, and public inquiries. He previously ran his own law firm, Paul Duffy Solicitors, managing a full caseload while overseeing regulatory compliance and firm operations. He also worked in-house at Citibank, advising on corporate banking and loan finance transactions.

A PRINCE2-certified project manager, Paul excels in handling high-volume, high-stakes legal matters with precision and strategic oversight. His career is defined by a commitment to client advocacy and legal excellence.

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