Paul Toms KC

Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

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Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

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Global 2024

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

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.

Career

Called 2003.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR, LCLCBA, Supporting Member of LMAA.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

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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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"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."