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Shail Patel KC

Shail Patel KC

Work Department

Shail has a broad commercial disputes practice with particular emphasis on financial services, insurance, professional liability work and costs. He is ranked in the leading directories in his areas of interest. Shail prides himself on being able to quickly identify the heart of a dispute and provide practical and commercial advice leading to its resolution. Recent reported cases in which Shail has appeared include Orb and ors v Fiddler and Anciano [2016] EWHC 361 (Comm), E.Surv Limited v Goldsmith Williams [2015] EWCA Civ 1147, Mathiesen v Clintons [2013] EWHC 3056.

Position

A commercial litigation barrister with experience in financial services, insurance, professional indemnity and costs. Shail also acts in construction and property damage cases.

Career

Qualified 2006; Inner Temple.

Education

Harvard Law School, LLM (2004-05). Merton College, Oxford (BA); ranked 2nd in year (2001-2004). Merchant Taylors School Northwood.

Leisure

Shail’s main interests are rock climbing and spending time with friends and family.

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

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Shail Patel KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Shail oozes class. He consistently demonstrates excellence in everything he does. His written work is textbook in its power and persuasion, and his advocacy style is a joy to watch – he regularly defeats opponents of higher seniority, and knows how to win over the most skeptical of judges. Working with Shail is always a real treat.’
London Bar

Commercial litigation

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Shail Patel KC –4 New Square ‘Shail consistently demonstrates excellence in everything he does. His written work is textbook in its power and persuasion, and his advocacy style is a joy to watch - he regularly defeats opponents of higher seniority and knows how to win over the most sceptical of judges.'
London Bar

Costs and litigation funding

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Shail Patel KC –4 New Square 'Very well organised, good attention to detail and strong oral advocacy.'
London Bar

Financial services and fintech regulation

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Shail Patel KC –4 New Square
London Bar

Group litigation

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Shail Patel KC  – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Excellent oral advocacy, great attention to detail, strong on the numbers and the case law.’
London Bar

Insurance and reinsurance

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Shail Patel KC – 4 New Square ‘He is very incisive and knowledgeable, thinks of creative ways to address issues, is very client focused, commercial and has an excellent reassuring manner with clients. His advocacy is top notch.'   
London Bar

Professional negligence

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Shail Patel KC –4 New Square ‘He is extremely client friendly. He explains complex concepts with patience and understanding. His drafting is also excellent.’