Chambers UK Bar 2018
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Diminution in value is recoverable and causation is not a defence to a claim where there is a continuing nuisance. To view the full Judgement, please click here.
Patrick has been ranked in the Chambers UK Bar 2018 Guide for Personal Injury (Band 1) and highlighted in the Industrial Disease Spotlight Table.
He is a highly regarded personal injury silk with vast experience in disease claims. He has particular expertise in matters involving occupational cancer and is praised by solicitors for his straightforward approach to issues.
Strengths:
“He is the pre-eminent silk for disease-related injury issues in the country.”
“He has an unrivalled reputation for diseases and regulatory work.”
“Patrick adopts a hands-on, no-fuss, collaborative approach with his instructing solicitors, providing support and guidance throughout with the sole aim of getting the very best outcome for the client.”
Recent work:
Acted for the defendant in Zurich Insurance -v- IEGL, a landmark Supreme Court appeal establishing a new right concerning the recoverability of costs for insurers in mesothelioma claims.
Recent Posts
21 Dec 2022
Tom Carter appeared for the Defendant in a high profile unlawful eviction trial reported in the press. The Judgment has been reserved. To read more, please click here.
07 Dec 2022
John Campbell represented the successful Rule 6 Party at a public inquiry where controversial proposals for one of the largest solar farm projects in the UK were dismissed and a costs order made against the developer for “unreasonable behaviour”. You can read more about the case here: BBC News Derby Telegraph