Paul was educated in University College Dublin and the Law Society of Ireland. He qualified as a solicitor in 1985 and established Meagher Solicitors LLP in 2004.

Paul has over 37 years’ experience as a solicitor in general practice, specialising in commercial litigation and media law. Paul has been instructed in many high profile commercial and defamation cases for both plaintiffs and media organisations.

He advises on commercial disputes and provides brand, reputation and crisis management advice to corporate and private clients in Ireland and internationally.

Paul lectures on defamation law at the Law Society of Ireland.