Paul joined St John’s Chambers in 2022, and is the Practice Team Leader for the Real Estate and Public & Administrative teams.

Paul started his clerking career in 2011 at Hardwicke Chambers in London (now Gatehouse Chambers) as an Office Assistant. In 2013, he was promoted to Assistant Practice Manager for the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team. In 2015, Paul was then promoted to Practice Manager with responsibility for their Construction, Engineering and Insurance teams.

  • One of the reasons I use St John’s a lot is because of the clerks. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall and Rob Bocock are in charge, and they are easy to get hold of and efficient.” Chambers UK 2026
  • “The clerks at St Johns are great. Both Paul Nuttall and Simon Lyons are fantastic. Their response times are impeccable and no query is ever too much trouble. They deal with instructions quickly and are always friendly.” The Legal 500, 2026
  • “Clerks Paul Bennett and Paul Nuttall respond promptly and helpfully and provide accurate timescales for completion of work.” The Legal 500, 2026
  • “The clerks at St John’s are great. Paul Nuttall and Simon Lyons are fantastic and are always happy to help. Their response times are extraordinary and they always go the extra mile to ensure that any query is addressed to the fullest in a timely manner.” The Legal 500, 2026
  • “The clerks are exceptional and second to none. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall, and Rob Bocock are excellent, helpful, and incredible at what they.” The Legal 500, 2025
  • “The clerks at St John’s chambers are the best around. They are personable, always willing to help, and quick to turn around any queries. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall, and Rob Bocock are particularly excellent.” The Legal 500, 2025
  • “All the clerks are very good. In particular, Paul Nuttall is extremely good – he is very responsive and organises everything you need.” Chambers UK 2025
  • “The clerks are commercial, practical and most importantly, quick. In particular, Simon Lyons, who is extremely helpful, Paul Nuttall, who is very efficient, and Rob Bocock who runs the team, are excellent. The clerks team at St Johns makes it easy to use this set.” The Legal 500, 2024

Paul is an avid football fan and keen gardener (albeit wholly inexperienced). He enjoys going to the gym and running. He has recently become a father to a baby girl.