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Paul Downes KC

UK Bar 2026

Quadrant Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

20 years ranked

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Commercial Barrister specialising in banking and finance, shareholder/joint venture disputes, commercial fraud, insurance, and international arbitration.

Publications

Lead Contributor to “The Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents” Vol 4(1) Banking published by LexisNexis Butterworths (2007 to date). Lead contributor the second edition of “Civil Appeals” (“the Black Book”) in relation to Appeals to the Supreme Court and Privy Council (2010 to date).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paul Downes KC is a highly capable commercial silk with a solidly established following in the realm of banking and finance. His work in the area includes matters concerning swaps and derivatives and the application of ISDA Master Agreements. He is well known for acting in matters related to the Northern Irish banking industry.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Paul Downs is hands-on, thoughtful and very good.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He inspires great client loyalty.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
A really good cross-examiner. He is relentless in his approach when he needs to be, which stands out.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Paul is very user-friendly and rolls his sleeves up. He is happy to speak whenever and works well with instructing solicitors.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Paul brings a tremendously imaginative approach.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar