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St Philips Chambers
55 TEMPLE ROW
BIRMINGHAM
B2 5LS
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Patrick Keith
Work Department
St Philips Employment Group
Position
Patrick is instructed across the whole spectrum of employment law, with a particular emphasis on complex discrimination and whistleblowing cases. He principally represents large employers, especially in the public and third sectors. Patrick represents a wide variety of clients including local authorities, international financial institutions, national public bodies and the NHS. He is commended for his effective handling of witnesses in cross-examination, particularly when that involves vulnerable parties. Patrick is routinely instructed in complex discrimination cases. He was Counsel for the Respondent in the high profile “ethical vegan” case of Jordie Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports in 2020, which was widely reported in the international media; and recently completed a 17-day whistleblowing trial in London Central Employment Tribunal.
Career
Called to the Bar in 2006. Attorney General’s Regional Panel of Counsel 2020.
Memberships
Employment Law Association & Employment Law Bar Association.
Education
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Employment
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Patrick Keith –St Philips Chambers ‘Patrick has an eye for detail, the ability to get to grips with complex legal and factual matters quickly, and provides clear, concise and practical advice on how to progress a case to try and resolve the matter as quickly and satisfactorily as possible.’