20 Essex Street— Paul Lowenstein QC

Paul Lowenstein QC has moved to 20 Essex Street from 3 Verulam Buildings (3 VB).

Paul is well-known for his trial advocacy in complex and often commercially sensitive corporate, commercial, banking, technical and civil fraud disputes.

He recently appeared as lead advocate for the 12 claimant major retailers in their competition damages claims against MasterCard and Visa in the Retailers (Asda, Arcadia, Wm Morrison and others) v MasterCard and Retailers v Visa payment card interchange fee litigation.

Previously, he has acted for numerous CIS/Russian parties, as well as for clients including Tamara Ecclestone and Lakshmi Mittal.

His key practice areas are: Commercial Dispute Resolution, Civil Fraud, Banking & Finance; Information Technology and Telecommunications; Professional Negligence and Media and Entertainment.

Duncan Matthews QC, Co-Head of Chambers, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome an advocate of Paul’s stature to 20 Essex Street. He has an impressive track record and is an excellent fit with the set’s highly regarded commercial disputes practitioners.’ 

Paul also received congratulations on his move from Jane Colston, Partner in Litigation and Arbitration at Brown Rudnick, who said: ‘I have worked with Paul since I was a litigator at Baker & McKenzie which is a long time ago. We have litigated many hard-fought injunction cases together. Paul is hugely energetic and an utterly fearless and focussed advocate who fights a case to win.’

Paul said: ‘I am delighted to be joining 20 Essex Street at such an exciting time in the set’s progression and development. Its outstanding reputation in complex international commercial dispute work and its truly international outlook makes it well-placed to take advantage of the huge demand from both emerging and developed markets for excellence in this field. I am very much looking forward to being part of its plans.’ 

He arrives shortly after Jemma Tag, Director of Strategic Development, who joined 20 Essex Street from Slaughter & May to spearhead the set’s expansion and attract talent to the chambers in London and Singapore.