Paul Manaila
SENIOR MANAGING Associate

Paul is a proficient lawyer, with a primary focus on litigation and track record spanning employment compensation, public procurement, regulatory&compliance and white collar crime. He represents corporate clients in civil and commercial disputes, criminal investigations, as well as in administrative and constitutional litigation.

Paul has a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance challenges, helping clients navigate legal requirements in highly regulated industries. His experience covers a wide range of industries, from transport to energy and real estate, where he assists clients with prevention programs, regulatory investigations and litigation. 

Paul's ability to strive for delivering high-quality results for our clients and team made him a trusted litigator and valuable team member.

Selected relevant experience

Represented a top player active in reconstruction and modernization of railway vehicles in several administrative litigations dealing with wrongful cancellation of a public tender. 

Defended a well-known international fashion brand in a patent infringement case.

Representing favorable judgments for multiple companies in wrongful dismissal and discrimination cases.

Part of the team that defended a shareholder dispute for a listed oil & gas company, ensuring the company’s operations and financing arrangements are preserved.

Representing a renewables energy producer in several tax disputes concerning wrongfully levied construction tax.

Assisted several creditors in a complex insolvency case, ensuring recovery of outstanding receivables and distribution of assets.

Representing one of the main actors in the mining industry in a property claim litigation, 

ensuring the continuation of a major project.

Part of the team that led the defense in a high-profile tax evasion case, successfully achieving charges dismissal against senior executives of the client.