Patrick Lawrence KC > 4 New Square Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

4 New Square Chambers
LINCOLN'S INN
LONDON
WC2A 3RJ
England

Living Wage

Position

Patrick Lawrence specialises in commercial litigation. He has great experience in the field of claims against professionals (in particular, auditors, lawyers, other professionals operating in the financial sector, and valuers). He has appeared in many leading cases at appellate level. He practises in various offshore jurisdictions. Reported cases in 2020-21 involve high value claims against lawyers; ability of insurer to avoid for non-disclosure of criminal proceedings; the doctrine of merger in the context of declaratory proceedings; payment on incorporation for subscriber shares; and a number of professional misconduct hearings.

Career

Called to the Bar 1985; Inner Temple; QC 2002.

Memberships

PNBA.

Education

Eton College; Christ Church College, Oxford (BA).

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Professional disciplinary and regulatory law

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2

Patrick Lawrence KC4 New SquareHe is incredibly authoritative, easy to work with, and has great tactical nous.’

London Bar > Professional negligence

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

Patrick Lawrence KC4 New Square ‘Patrick gives you the feeling of a really top class service in every aspect of his work, including dealings with the client and other parties. Having him on board gives you the winning edge.’