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Paul Goulding KC

UK Bar 2026

Blackstone Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Employment

London (Bar)

31 years ranked

Sport

London (Bar)

29 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Employment - London (Bar)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Paul Goulding KC is a pre-eminent barrister in the area of restrictive covenants, according to market sources. He is widely regarded as a leading light of the Employment Bar and takes on a diverse set of instructions, pertaining to such matters as team moves, whistle-blowing, employment status and discrimination, typically acting for household-name clients.

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Sport - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paul Goulding KC is a leading figure in the employment law world. He is instructed in a variety of sport-related matters involving contract disputes, terminations and trade secrets. He is particularly active on matters relating to football as well as Formula 1.

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Strengths

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Paul Goulding is the best in the business. He's very good at navigating restrictive covenants.
EmploymentUK Bar
Paul Goulding is second to none in particular on restrictive covenants.
EmploymentUK Bar
Paul Goulding is an absolute star of the Bar and in employee competition work.
EmploymentUK Bar
He is very approachable, extremely sharp and thorough, and a delight to work with.
SportUK Bar
Paul is simply superb. His legal knowledge and skills are profound. He is genuinely interested in and knowledgeable about a variety of sports.
SportUK Bar