London Bar
Commercial litigation
Leading silk6Paul Key KC – Essex Court Chambers 'Paul is superb at quickly reaching the solution to problems. He is extremely bright and knowledgeable about the law and arbitration practice.'
Essex Court Chambers
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Paul Key KC
Essex Court Chambers, London
- Phone020 7813 8000
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Position
In private practice as a barrister since 1997, specialising in international and commercial law, and, in particular, international commercial arbitration and treaty arbitration. Regularly advises and appears as counsel before the English courts and international arbitrations in many countries. Also has extensive experience as an arbitrator in ad hoc and institutional international arbitration. Awarded ‘Chambers & Partners’ Junior Barrister of the Year in the field of international arbitration in 2012.
Career
Called 1997 (England and Wales). Also called to New Zealand Bar; New York Bar; New South Wales Bar; Queensland Bar; and Victoria Bar. Visiting senior lecturer in arbitration law, King’s College, London.
Memberships
American Society of International Law; Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR); International Law Association (UK representative on International Arbitration Committee); ILA; ICCA; LCIA; LCLBA.
Education
Auckland University (LLB Hons); Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge (PhD).
Mentions
London Bar
Energy
Leading silk1Paul Key KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘A shining star of the London Bar. He has a transcendent intellect.’
London Bar
International arbitration: counsel
Leading silk1Paul Key KC –Essex Court Chambers 'He is extremely bright and knowledgeable about the law and arbitration practice. He is very friendly and easy to get on with and knows virtually everyone there is to know in the arbitration field. He treats everyone as an equal, despite his considerable success, and is a joy to work with. I would say he is the complete package.'
London Bar
Public international law
Leading silk3Paul Key KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘Paul's is the first number to call for a Public International law issue. He’s a world authority - and a delight to work with.’