Position

Prior to being called to the bar, Paul lectured on European Community Law at Downing College, Cambridge and was a judicial assistant to the Hon Mr Justice Phillips in R v Kevin Maxwell & ors. Since being in practice he has advised and acted in a wide range of arbitrations and conducted a variety of hearings before tribunals. Cases include arbitrations concerning war risk during the Gulf War, the Bermuda excess liability form and allocation of pollution losses under reinsurance contracts. Has advised and acted in disputes concerning film finance and production, broadcasting rights, computer software and services, television production, often with an international element and has participated in mediation and advised clients on appropriate approaches to alternative dispute resolution. Has frequently advised and acted in cases involving European Community law issues including agriculture.

Education

Downing College, Cambridge (BA); Harvard Law School (LLM).

Mentions

London Bar

Commercial litigation

HALL OF FAME4

Paul Stanley KC –Essex Court Chambers 'Paul is a complete superstar. His advice is always incredibly perceptive and thoughtful, and he is tactically astute and commercially aware.'

London Bar

Fraud: civil

HALL OF FAME4

Paul Stanley KC –Essex Court Chambers