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Paul Key KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Public International Law

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

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.

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Public International Law - London (Bar)

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.

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Strengths

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Paul is very user-friendly.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
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.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
Paul is an incredibly clever barrister. He knows everything inside out and is outstanding on his feet.
Public International LawUK Bar