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Civil and Employment
Inner Temple
Called 2006
BA (Hons) Newcastle upon Tyne
Employment
Patrick regularly represents claimants and respondents in all areas of employment law. His experience includes unfair dismissal, redundancy and discrimination, and he is as comfortable appearing in the tribunals as he is providing written advice on quantum, merits and points of law.
In 2009, Patrick was heavily involved in the ‘Single Status’ group litigation on behalf of Birmingham City Council, estimated to be worth £120m. He has successfully challenged an international supermarket in constructive unfair dismissal proceedings, and a national telecommunications company on disability discrimination.
Personal injury
Patrick dispatches prompt quantum advices and risk assessments. He advises and represents claimants and defendants in both quantum and substantive hearings on the small claims and fast tracks.
Civil common law
Patrick has a wide experience of civil litigation including contract, housing and injunctive matters.
Background
Patrick’s first degree was in Psychology at Newcastle University. After working in management and editorial, he undertook his legal training at Nottingham Law School, where he was marked outstanding in advocacy. Formerly a proof reader of law books, his attention to detail is reflected in his position as an approved freelancer for Oxford University Press, Academic Division.
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