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Band 2
Band 2
About
Provided by Paul Downes KC
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
UK Bar
Paul Downes KC of Quadrant Chambers 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul is super hands-on and really gets involved with the points of law. He never shies away from anything and he's always really keen to be part of the team."
"He's clear in his thinking and his views, and very commercial."
"Paul is a ferocious street fighter of an advocate. He fights his client's corner with ferocity and he is excellent at navigating complex cases."
"He is a very quick and creative thinker."
"Paul Downes is endlessly creative and probably the best cross-examiner in all of the Bar."
"Paul is super hands-on and really gets involved with the points of law. He never shies away from anything and he's always really keen to be part of the team."
"He's clear in his thinking and his views, and very commercial."
"Paul is a ferocious street fighter of an advocate. He fights his client's corner with ferocity and he is excellent at navigating complex cases."
"He is a very quick and creative thinker."
"Paul Downes is endlessly creative and probably the best cross-examiner in all of the Bar."
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