Michael Paulin

Barrister at 1 Crown Office Row, Michael was called to the bar in 2007, after completing an MPhil in philosophy at King’s College London. In 2025, Michael was also called to the Northern Ireland Bar. His primary practice is in tax litigation and tax dispute resolution, including judicial review claims involving HMRC. More broadly, Michael’s practice involves the intersection between tax law, administrative law, and employment law. His employment practice involves a diverse range of employment status cases, as well as complex and multi-week whistleblowing and discrimination claims. He also has substantial experience advising and representing businesses in quasi-criminal tax matters, including information requests and Code of Practice 9 enquiries.