Paul Skeet

• Chambers UK, 2026: Describes Paul as “an all-rounder commodities practitioner” who “consistently delivers clear advice that reflects both deep legal knowledge and a strategic mindset”
  The Legal 500 UK, 2026: Listed as a Leading Partner for Commodities disputes
• The Legal 500 UK, 2022: Described Paul as “very able, commercial, amiable to deal with”
• The Legal 500 UK, 2019: “Recommended for his work on transactional matters and disputes relating to the sale, transportation and financing of commodities”
• Chambers UK, 2017: Ranked as a notable practitioner, Commodities
• Chambers UK, 2016: “An up-and-coming star”
• The Legal 500 UK, 2015: “Recommended for oil trading matters”
• The Legal 500 UK, 2014: “Highly recommended” for Commodities: Physicals

Paul’s practice focuses on international trade and commodities. He acts in both transactional matters and disputes relating to the sale, transportation, and financing of commodities, including crude oil and petroleum products, LNG, iron ore, coal, metals, and agricultural commodities. He advises commodity trading houses, oil majors, miners, banks, and industry groups in the sector.

Paul’s recent experience includes negotiating high-value, long-term contracts for the supply of crude oil and iron ore.

He also regularly advises clients in litigation and arbitration arising out of international trade-related disputes.

Paul has been legal adviser to a number of industry-led initiatives to develop standardised contract terms in the commodities sector, including for crude oil, petroleum products, and iron ore. He has also assisted a number of clients to develop and optimise the terms on which they market and trade commodities globally.