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Provided by Paul Toms KC
Paul specialises in commercial, maritime and international trade litigation. His practice areas include shipping, commodities, insurance and re-insurance (both marine and non-marine), energy, shipbuilding and offshore construction, conflicts of law, unjust enrichment, information technology, and general commercial litigation. He is a registered DIFC practitioner and appears regularly in international arbitrations including LCIA/ICC/DIAC/LMAA/GAFTA/FOSFA. He was appointed KC in 2024.
Significant cases include CityFibre v GCI, Euronav Shipping BV v Black Swan Petroleum, Rhine Shipping DMCC v Vitol SA, Unicredit Bank AG v Euronav NV, Alpha Marine Corp v Minmetals Logistics Zhejiang Co Ltd, The Longchamp, BP Oil International Ltd v Target Shipping Ltd, Hatzl v XL Insurance Company Ltd, Rohlig (UK) Ltd v Rock Unique Ltd and Crystal Palace (2000) Ltd v Iain Dowie.
Called 2003.
COMBAR, LCLCBA, Supporting Member of LMAA.
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Paul Toms KC is a highly regarded barrister with marked capability in shipping and commodities actions in the High Court and London Mercantile Court and in arbitration. He acts in piracy and charter party disputes, among other areas, and has a burgeoning appellate practice.
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Paul Toms impresses with his analysis and advice.
Paul has a clear, calm and compelling style of advocacy which inspires confidence in the arguments that he is making. He is extremely bright, quick to grasp details and has a keen eye for strategy.
It is a pleasure to work with Paul. He is extremely strategic and detail-oriented.
Paul Toms impresses with his analysis and advice.
Paul has a clear, calm and compelling style of advocacy which inspires confidence in the arguments that he is making. He is extremely bright, quick to grasp details and has a keen eye for strategy.
It is a pleasure to work with Paul. He is extremely strategic and detail-oriented.
