Gilson Gray Strengthens London Offering with Senior Dispute Resolution and Insolvency Hire

Full-service UK law firm Gilson Gray has hired experienced lawyer Paul Madden as partner, head of dispute resolution for England, and head of international insolvency, further strengthening the firm’s London practice and supporting its continued growth across the UK.

In his new role, Paul will lead Gilson Gray’s dispute resolution and international insolvency services in England, with a particular focus on funds disputes, alternative funds’ solutions, securities litigation, shareholder disputes, and corporate insolvencies. As a leading advisor in the share appraisal litigation space, he will work closely with a broad range of clients, drawing on his extensive cross-border experience. He will also focus on building strategic relationships with offshore law firms to support overseas disputes.

Paul joins Gilson Gray from Harneys, where he was global co-head of its mergers and securities litigation department and a partner in its insolvency team, working across the firm’s Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, and London offices. Prior to that, he held senior positions at Irish law firms A&L Goodbody and McCann Fitzgerald, where he advised on major matters including the restructuring of Eircom, Ireland’s largest telecommunications company, and the special liquidation of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation.

The appointment marks a significant step in Gilson Gray’s expansion in England and follows a series of senior hires within its London office, including Steven Eckett as head of employment for England and Linda Pope as head of family law England.

Glen Gilson, chairman and managing partner at Gilson Gray, said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul to the firm. His depth of experience in complex disputes and insolvency, together with his strong leadership credentials, make him an excellent fit as we continue to grow our presence in London and across England. This appointment underlines our commitment to building high-performing teams that deliver outstanding results for clients.”

With nearly 500 employees across London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, East Lothian, Aberdeen, Lincoln and Angus, Gilson Gray continues to reinforce its position as the UK’s fastest‑growing law firm, according to the UK Fast Growth Index. The firm also ranks as the 15^th fastest growing professional services business overall - the highest placement for any organisation in the legal sector.

Paul added: “Gilson Gray has a clear sense of direction and an ambitious growth strategy, which really appealed to me. The firm’s values also align closely with my own approach to delivering practical, high-quality legal advice. I’m looking forward to working closely with colleagues across the firm to further enhance the dispute resolution and insolvency offering, while supporting the continued success of the London office.”