Paul is an expert in family law, having practised in this area since 2006. He is well known for his personal approach when caring for his varied clients, as well as his ability to guide them toward their desired goals. He has worked in niche family specialist firms as well as larger commercial practices in both Hampshire and Surrey. Consequently, he has a good working relationship with a multitude of other family practitioners and a variety of courts, including those in central London.
Paul has significant experience in complex financial cases and is regularly consulted in cases involving business interests, trust entities, spousal maintenance, overseas assets, hidden wealth and complex pension and tax issues. His clients are varied, including business owners, professionals, members of the Film and TV industry, and vulnerable individuals, including assisting financially weaker parties.
Paul also regularly advises unmarried parties in connection with property disputes within the scope of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA).
Paul is also very experienced and accomplished in matters involving children. These include:
- High-conflict cases often involving serious allegations having been made either against or by those Paul has represented
- Cases involving relocation of children or disputes pertaining to school fees and or choice of school, both for and against
- Assisting families in achieving the best possible arrangements for their children.
Paul will often assist clients in both their financial and child matters simultaneously, his clients finding it advantageous to be supported in both areas by the same solicitor.
He also has significant experience in matters involving allegations of parental alienation, coercive control, and narcissistic personality disorder, having been involved when such issues have been found and in cases in which they have been disproven. Paul has also gained experience in appeals and variation of existing court orders during his 18 years of practice.
Finally, Paul has a wealth of experience in the area of pre-nuptial agreements for both the financially strong and weaker individuals.
Paul has a broad network of experts that he can utilise in all areas of his work to assist his clients or resolve difficult aspects of disputes. Where appropriate, Paul will deal with procedural hearings on behalf of his client and regularly attends court to support his client and carefully chosen barrister.
In his spare time, Paul enjoys attending Southampton Football club on matchday with his children, and is a malt whisky enthusiast.
Testimonials:
"I would like to thank Paul Linsdell and his team for their care and compassion during my divorce proceedings on both child and financial matters. From my very first dealings with Paul I felt supported; his calm demeanour and pragmatic advice I had the upmost confidence in. I was guided through each step of the process and Paul really listened and understood my wants and needs. Whilst I hope to never have to go through such a personally difficult time again, I would recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation."
"Paul Linsdell was recommended to me by a close friend and has been one of the best solicitors I’ve worked with. Throughout what has been a very difficult divorce, he has been friendly and helpful and at every point has listened carefully and offered practical advice and innovative ideas. He is always calm, responsive, knowledgeable and professional and is not afraid to say if he thinks something could be done in a better way.’"
"Paul Linsdell is a brilliant solicitor. He is charming and clever. He understands the complex dynamics of family breakdown and the emotional rollercoasters on which his clients are travelling. He puts his clients at ease and they trust him because they know he will fight for them."