SILK PROFILE

Paul Key KC

Global 2026

 Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

Public International Law: The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

Activate your profile

Showcase what sets your firm apart and elevate how your ranking is seen by legal buyers.

Get in touch

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Paul Key KC specialises in international arbitrations arising in a variety of sectors including oil and gas, shipping, foreign investments and mining. He has an impressive track record of representing large corporate clients in high-profile cases, as well as high net worth individuals and government organisations. He has acted in challenges to arbitration awards.

Strengths

Paul is very user-friendly.

Paul is a true master of his field. He handles all aspects of a matter (whether answering questions, drafting complex pleadings or delivering oral advocacy) with skill and ease.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Paul Key KC is a respected barrister who has considerable experience acting in bilateral investment treaty arbitrations, and in related injunction and enforcement actions before the High Court in London. He has represented energy and natural resources companies and has also defended states in these cases.

Strengths

Paul is an incredibly clever barrister. He knows everything inside out and is outstanding on his feet.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Use Chambers content

Interested in reusing Chambers content? Speak to us about licensing.

Contact us

Ranked Barristers at Essex Court Chambers (121)

Asia-Pacific Region

Belize

  • Profile image of Angeline Welsh KC
    Angeline Welsh KC

    General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

    View profile

Europe-wide

  • Profile image of Christopher Greenwood KC
    Christopher Greenwood KC

    International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

    View profile

Global Market Leaders

  • Profile image of David Joseph KC
    David Joseph KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Graham Dunning KC
    Graham Dunning KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Joe Smouha KC
    Joe Smouha KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Ricky Diwan KC
    Ricky Diwan KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Paul Key KC
    Paul Key KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Philippa Hopkins KC
    Philippa Hopkins KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Ben Juratowitch KC
    Ben Juratowitch KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of James Collins KC
    James Collins KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of James Willan KC
    James Willan KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Stephen Houseman KC
    Stephen Houseman KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Alison Macdonald KC
    Alison Macdonald KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Angeline Welsh KC
    Angeline Welsh KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Dan Sarooshi KC
    Dan Sarooshi KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of David Scorey KC
    David Scorey KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Emily Wood KC
    Emily Wood KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Iain Quirk KC
    Iain Quirk KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Richard Millett KC
    Richard Millett KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Siddharth Dhar KC
    Siddharth Dhar KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Steven Berry KC
    Steven Berry KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Anton Dudnikov KC
    Anton Dudnikov KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Tariq Baloch KC
    Tariq Baloch KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Matthieu Gregoire
    Matthieu Gregoire

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership