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Leading Juniors

Matthew PaulCivitas Law 'Matthew is a calm and persuasive advocate as well as a first-rate legal analyst. He has sound judgement and is a safe pair of hands for any case however difficult.'

Rising Stars

Sioned Davies  – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Sioned is a rising star; she is meticulous in her preparation and has an excellent presentation style. Her written opinions are also of the highest quality. She is a go-to junior barrister.’

Planning in Regional Bar

Civitas Law


Civitas Law hosts several practitioners with notable experience handling planning and environmental law matters. Matthew Paul is regularly instructed by local authorities, developers, and third-party objectors in relation to a broad range of planning matters – he is particularly experienced in enforcement inquiries and criminal proceedings arising out of planning enforcement and environmental crime. Owain Rhys James continues to build his planning practice, acting for government and local authorities.

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