Paul is a Partner and Brain Injury Lead in our Serious Injury team and is based in Newcastle.
Paul joined us in 2018 and has over 20 years’ experience of supporting clients with personal injury claims following serious brain, amputation and spinal injury injuries. He also has many years of experience supporting children and their families following serious brain injuries.
Paul is very passionate about getting the best possible rehabilitation and support for his clients following brain injuries. He works hard to secure early interim payments so that his clients can make the best possible recovery.
Paul has a holistic approach to securing treatment and support for his clients and utilising, where possible, a network of leading therapists, consultants and case managers
Paul is recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for his work supporting claimants following serious brain injuries.
He is Chairman of brain injury charity Headway Wearside, an affiliated group of Headway UK.
As a result of Paul’s interest and experience in supporting brain injury survivors, he has also been elected to the position of Secretary for the Northern Acquired Brain Injury Forum. He also served as secretary for 15 years for the United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum, a national charity and forum for best practice for those working in the field of Acquired Brain Injury.
As part of this role Paul has been heavily involved in campaigning for change for both adults and children with acquired brain injuries so that they can receive the best possible treatment and support at hospital and in the community.
Paul has a keen interest in supporting people who have sustained serious injury, and their families, through the legal process from start to finish. He has won numerous multi-million-pound claims on behalf of seriously injured clients, defending their rights to significant claims when challenged and obtaining cutting-edge technology and treatment for his clients.
Paul is also President of the Newcastle Upon Tyne Law Society.
Paul Brown is a highly experienced personal injury solicitor with a gentle but completely determined style. He is engaging and approachable. His knowledge of his area of expertise is considerable, and his ability to apply it in a pragmatic and sensible way is refreshing. Measured, calm and dedicated to those he represents, he is a steady hand in even the most turbulent litigation.
Legal 500 UK 2026
A very serious solicitor who works unbelievably hard and leaves no stone unturned. He is respected and liked by his clients, who have huge faith in him.
Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026
