Patrick has appeared as both leading and junior counsel in a wide range of cases including murder, grievous bodily harm, fraud, kidnap, blackmail, serious sexual offences, firearms, drug offences, money laundering and confiscation proceedings.
Patrick has substantial experience of a range of POCA and confiscation matters, including cash detention proceedings, at all levels including the Court of Appeal and proceedings in the High Court. He has been described by the Court of Appeal as arguing his case “with both skill and discretion”.
He has been instructed by the Police Federation to defend police officers in criminal matters.
Patrick has experience of the Consumer Credit Tribunal system, including representing an ex-Detective Inspector in respect of alleged corporate consumer credit breaches.
He has acted as independent counsel when the Metropolitan Police have sought to search solicitors’ offices in respect of criminal allegations and has wide experience in Prison Law, from appearances before the Parole Board through to disciplinary hearings. Patrick is also instructed in local authority quasi-civil proceedings, trading standards and regulatory matters.
Patrick has been instructed in this country and abroad to defend in Courts-Martial cases.