Employment
Ranked as a leading junior by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Patrick Keith specialises in Employment, with a distinguished track record in Discrimination Law. As a barrister who regularly appears before the employment tribunals and the EAT, Patrick is commended for his style and effective handling of witnesses in cross-examination, particularly when that involves vulnerable parties.
Patrick’s understanding of people, their motivations and decisions sets him apart. His down-to-earth style and personal approach mean that he is trusted by vulnerable witnesses and senior corporate leaders alike, taking time to build a rapport so he can challenge their evidence as appropriate while supporting them through the process. In the same way, Patrick adopts a bespoke approach to each cross-examination, eliciting evidence through careful exploration of the facts but robustly pushing back and challenging troublesome witnesses when necessary.
Across a broad of range of sectors, including the financial services, recruitment and public sectors, his clients value his proactive approach to reputation management and his holistic coverage of the issues. When instructed early on, Patrick ensures risks are mitigated prior to and during litigation and hearings, not just after the result.
Patrick is accredited to accept public access instructions and also represents clients at professional regulatory and disciplinary hearings.
Called to the Bar in 2006. Attorney General’s Regional B Panel of Counsel.
Former member of the Birmingham Law Society Employment Law Committee.
Employment Law Association & Employment Law Bar Association.