Expertise

Patrick is an Associate in the Global Investigations team. Patrick joined in March 2024 after completing his training contract at Addleshaw Goddard. Patrick has a range of disputes experience, including in commercial dispute resolution, civil fraud, international arbitration and insolvency. 

Experience
  • Acting for an income fund to investigate the non-repayment of loans and advise on associated civil proceedings for recovery.  
  • Acting for an individual to investigate a potential fraud and advise on asset recovery. 
  • Assisting with an internal investigation in relation to breaches of customs regulations. 
  • Acting for a major high street bank in a claim related to alleged fraudulent and negligent misrepresentations concerning LIBOR rates. 
  • Acting for a telecoms company in proceedings against its former chairperson in a claim for repayment of loans and enforcement of security following a series of events of default under facility agreements. 
  • Acting for an individual to investigate and commence proceedings against a major private equity firm alleging breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. 
  • Representing a Fortune 500 company in a $400m series of arbitration proceedings relating to the refusal of coverage for damage caused by defective products under a Bermuda form excess insurance policy.
  • Defending an injunction application brought by a client's partner in a Joint Operating Company established to develop oil and gas fields in North Africa. 
Publications

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=500718ee-036b-4078-9ecc-ff2cc140a1b7

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=6dfc694e-540d-4a80-a778-b96946233ad0

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=87e98784-0789-4d8f-8ab4-d11585f7858c 

Honours even in first leg of Manchester City vs Premier League clash - Lexology

The FRC's 2023/2024 enforcement report shows a continued focus on penalties and ramping up to ARGA - Lexology

FCA enforcement action: asset manager receives a public censure, but no UK fine - Lexology

Education
  • University of Bristol – Law (LLB) (2015)
  • BPP University – Legal Practice Course (2022)