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A Different Kind of Law Firm

Paeon Defense Group was established in 2009 by three former barristers who shared a common frustration with the legal industry. They witnessed too many clients receiving impersonal service, unclear communication, and unexpected bills. The solution was clear: build a firm that operates differently.

Starting with a small office near the Royal Courts of Justice, the founding partners committed to three principles that remain our cornerstone today: absolute transparency in pricing, direct senior solicitor involvement in every case, and genuine accessibility for all clients regardless of case size.

What began as a three-person operation has grown into a team of 28 solicitors and barristers, but our founding principles remain unchanged. Growth has never come at the expense of the personal attention that distinguished us from the start.

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28
Legal Professionals
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UK Offices
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Results Through Preparation and Persistence

The legal profession often speaks of 'winning' and 'losing' as if every case were a battlefield. While we certainly fight hard when necessary, we believe the best outcomes typically come from thorough preparation rather than courtroom theatrics.

Our approach begins with deep understanding. Before developing strategy, we invest significant time learning about our client's complete situation—the history, the relationships, the goals, and the concerns that may not appear in documents. This comprehensive understanding allows us to identify solutions others might miss.

  • Meticulous case preparation with attention to every detail
  • Strategic thinking that considers all possible outcomes
  • Aggressive advocacy when negotiation reaches its limits

The Experts Behind Your Case

Our senior solicitors bring decades of combined experience across criminal, civil, and commercial law.

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Richard Blackwood

Founding Partner, Criminal Defence

Former Crown Prosecution Service senior prosecutor with 22 years of litigation experience. Specialises in serious fraud and financial crimes.

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Elizabeth Harrington

Founding Partner, Family Law

Recognised as one of the UK's leading family law practitioners. Has handled high-value divorces exceeding £50 million in combined assets.

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David Pemberton

Founding Partner, Commercial

Cambridge-educated solicitor with expertise in complex commercial disputes. Former general counsel for a FTSE 250 company.

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Sarah Kimura

Head of Employment Law

Employment tribunal specialist with a 91% success rate. Advises both employers and employees on workplace disputes.

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Marcus Thompson

Head of Personal Injury

Has recovered over £23 million for injured clients. Specialises in catastrophic injury and clinical negligence claims.

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Amelia Crawford

Head of Conveyancing

Oversees all property transactions with a focus on efficiency and client communication. Handles over 400 completions annually.

Trusted by Clients, Respected by Peers

Our work has been recognised by leading legal directories including The Legal 500 and Chambers UK. But the recognition that matters most comes from our clients—the families we've kept together, the reputations we've protected, and the businesses we've helped thrive.

We measure success not by accolades but by outcomes. When a client walks away knowing their matter was handled with complete dedication and expertise, that's the validation we value most.

94%
Case Success Rate
98%
Would Recommend
£47M
Recovered for Clients

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