Barrister specialising in commercial litigation and related regulatory work: especially, banking/financial services (including internet banking, plastic money, investment management and mis-selling); professional negligence (in particular, legal services, audit/accountancy and financial services); advice on compliance and representation in disciplinary proceedings relating to legal, accountancy and financial services. Extensive experience of commercial/professional negligence mediations as advocate and accredited by CEDR as a mediator. Accepts appointments as arbitrator.
Recent examples: defence of claims brought by Danish tax authorities relating to cum-ex trading (SKAT litigation); defence of claims relating to alleged fraudulent conspiracy to deprive Thai entrepreneur of shares worth $1-2bn in energy companies (Suppipat v Narondej and others); successfully defending high profile disciplinary proceedings brought by the SRA (including SRA v Senior); defending claims in dishonest assistance and negligence against bank arising from massive Ponzi scheme (SIB v HSBC - strike out of claim upheld by Supreme Court); defending claims against leading law firm for alleged dishonest assistance in fraudulent investment scheme; currently acting as arbitrator in four LCIA arbitrations.
Balliol College, Oxford (Brackenbury Scholar; 1986 BA); City University (1987 Dip Law).
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Patricia Robertson KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘In court Patricia's advocacy is strong, clear and systematic. Out of court her advice is commercial and pragmatic as well has having an exceptional technical grounding. She can be direct and robust as well as being pleasant to to deal with.'
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Patricia Robertson KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Hugely decisive and gives firm, insightful advice. Clients are in very safe hands with Patricia. As a leader, she gives excellent strategic advice.’
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Patricia Robertson KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘Patricia is one of the most gifted advocates. What sets her apart is the detail and attention she gives to a case all the way through, and not just when it comes to the hearing.’
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Patricia Robertson KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Patricia is a force of nature.'
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Patricia Robertson KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘Patricia is the go-to silk – the one person you need on your side if you are in trouble. A force of nature.’