Paul Darling KC: A Leading Advocate, Barrister and King's Counsel
Paul Darling passed away on Friday 2nd August 2024 in Middle Temple, a place he loved. He was a much loved and respected figure in the world of construction law, horse racing and sport. A mentor, friend, professional, and “one of the finest advocates of the construction Bar, whose cross-examination was as devastating as it was entertaining“.
This site contains material written and created by Paul over the course of his career. We hope you will find it useful.
I'm delighted to announce the latest of 39 Essex Chambers' series of seminars looking at the latest developments in the law surrounding the Building Safety Act. With case law evolving rapidly along with updates to the legislation and regulation, … [Continue reading]
Regardless of their field of specialisation, most lawyers have some familiarity with the refrain that ‘before you can have an arbitration you must have an agreement to arbitrate’, together with the notion that ‘party autonomy’ and ‘party consent’ are … [Continue reading]
Singapore Experience - Part 2 In this podcast series, I talk to a range of friends about experiences, practices and cases in the law. I share advocacy techniques and stories. I talk about the areas of law in which the cases have been decided and … [Continue reading]
Singapore Experience - Part 1 In this series, to celebrate 40 years at the bar, I talk to a range of friends about experiences, practices and cases in the law. I share advocacy techniques and stories. I talk about the areas of law in which the … [Continue reading]