Paul Greenberg

Meet Paul

Paul Greenberg is a senior solicitor at Cohen Davis Solicitors, having joined the firm in January 2019. Paul qualified as a solicitor in October 1999 and spent two decades specialising in criminal defence before transitioning to Cohen Davis to diversify his expertise and venture into social media and internet law. Drawn to the firm’s pioneering work, Paul recognised the potential to positively impact the lives of many who are being made the subject of online reputational harm.

Paul still draws on that criminal background every day, and he continues to take on criminal defence work, but only where it meets internet law: allegations arising from online content, online reputation matters, and cases that could cause reputational harm. It sits alongside the firm’s full range of internet law services, and as an accredited duty solicitor under the Law Society's Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme he represents clients at the police station. Between them, Paul and Yair Cohen bring some 50 years of criminal defence experience, including some of the toughest cases of their day.

Areas of expertise

Paul specialises in reputation management, advising private individuals and companies on defamation, harassment, privacy, and data protection issues. He provides expert guidance during the consultations and oversees a specialist team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Paul is known for his strategic approach and innovative solutions tailored to each client's needs.

Notable cases

• Dudley v Phillips [2022] EWHC 930 (QB): Paul successfully represented the Claimant in a defamation and data protection claim, obtaining an injunction and damages. This is one of the first reported cases where a UK Court directly ordered a USA review site to take down defamatory content.
• GJE & FJV v SLE [2022] EWHC 1592 (QB): Achieved a permanent injunction against the Defendant who was orchestrating an oppressive campaign of harassment against the Claimants who had an affair with each other.
• DRP v Persons Unknown [2023] KB-2023-002302 : Successfully ended a campaign of blackmail, harassment, and misuse of private information orchestrated by unknown person(s) by obtaining an injunction in the High Court of England and Wales.
• ProCare Shower & Bathroom Centre Limited v Regal Care Shower Trays Limited and others QB-2022-000925: Achieved a significant victory for the Claimant by settling a claim for malicious falsehood by obtaining an order from the High Court of England and Wales for payment of significant damages and legal costs.

Paul prides himself on his ability to communicate effectively with both clients and team members, considering his greatest achievement to be cultivating close relationships and fostering a sustainable work environment that paves the way for new opportunities as well as innovative outcomes for his clients . More recently, Paul has become a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.