London Bar
Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
Leading silk2Paul Downes KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘A tenacious advocate.’
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Paul Downes KC
Quadrant Chambers, London
- Phone0207 583 4444
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Position
Commercial Barrister specialising in banking and finance, shareholder/joint venture disputes, commercial fraud, insurance, and international arbitration.
Career
After taking Silk in 2010, his reputation as a tough, commercially-minded barrister has continued to grow.
Before coming to the Bar, Paul worked for Barclays Bank and was an assistant examiner for the Chartered Institute of Bankers. A direct understanding of the commercial and financial worlds means clients benefit from a practical and user-friendly approach. Paul has also acted as an expert witness overseas in relation to banking regulation in the UK, and is lead contributor to Butterworths LexisNexis Encyclopedia on Forms and Precedents.
Paul also handles general commercial litigation, international trade, media and entertainment, and professional negligence. He acts as an arbitrator in LMAA shipping disputes, commercial disputes and insurance disputes
Education
BA Oxon (First Class)
Associate Chartered Institute of Bankers
Mentions
London Bar
Commercial litigation
Leading silk3Paul Downes KC –Quadrant Chambers ‘Superb advocacy and commands the attention of the judge. Really polished and excellent at arguing the most difficult of cases.'
London Bar
Financial services and fintech regulation
Leading silk3Paul Downes KC –Quadrant Chambers
London Bar
Fraud: civil
Leading silk3Paul Downes KC –Quadrant Chambers 'A street fighter with the figures at his fingertips.'