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Patrick Goodall KC
Position
Barrister specialising in general commercial litigation, including banking and financial services, insurance/reinsurance, arbitration and ADR, civil fraud and professional negligence.
Career
Called 1998, Inner Temple (Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Scholarship); Silk 2014; Recorder 2018; Bencher 2018; formerly a solicitor, admitted 1997; Junior Counsel to the Crown (A Panel) (2011-2014); called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands; CEDR-accredited mediator; Deputy Head of Chambers since 2021.
Co-author of ‘The Law of Privilege’ (ed. Thanki, OUP, 2018); co-author of ‘Law of Bank Payments’ (eds. Brindle & Cox, Sweet & Maxwell, 2018); contributor to Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s ‘Precedents of Pleadings’ (Sweet & Maxwell, 2022); editor of ‘Commercial Court Procedure’ (Sweet & Maxwell, 2001).
Memberships
Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR); London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association; British Insurance Law Association.
Education
St Joseph’s College, Ipswich; University of Southampton (1993 LLB First Class Honours, Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Prize); Brasenose College, Oxford (1995 BCL First Class Honours, British Academy Studentship).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 5Patrick Goodall KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘A reassuring presence who brings a calm and clear approach to complex issues, particularly in financial services matters. Always on hand to get stuck in with clear and commercial advice. Advocacy is outstanding and consistently listened to by judges.’
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Patrick Goodall KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘Has an unbelievably logical and orderly mind, meaning his advice is always crystal clear. His advocacy is perfectly suited to large-scale cases, and he is incredibly effective as an advocate.’
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Patrick Goodall KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘Paddy is excellent, and has a gravitas ahead of his years. He advocacy is skillful and polished, and he has the makings of the one of the handful of KCs who will become well-known names for their pre-eminence.’