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Shail Patel
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Shail has a broad commercial disputes practice with particular emphasis on financial services, insurance, professional liability work and costs. He is ranked in the leading directories in his areas of interest. Shail prides himself on being able to quickly identify the heart of a dispute and provide practical and commercial advice leading to its resolution. Recent reported cases in which Shail has appeared include Orb and ors v Fiddler and Anciano [2016] EWHC 361 (Comm), E.Surv Limited v Goldsmith Williams [2015] EWCA Civ 1147, Mathiesen v Clintons [2013] EWHC 3056.
Position
A commercial litigation barrister with experience in financial services, insurance, professional indemnity and costs. Shail also acts in construction and property damage cases.
Career
Qualified 2006; Inner Temple.
Education
Harvard Law School, LLM (2004-05). Merton College, Oxford (BA); ranked 2nd in year (2001-2004). Merchant Taylors School Northwood.
Leisure
Shail’s main interests are rock climbing and spending time with friends and family.
London Bar
Commercial litigation
Within: Leading Juniors
Shail Patel - 4 New Square ‘ Excellent – he has a very calm style which is helpful when dealing with complex issues. ’
Costs
Within: Leading Juniors
Shail Patel - 4 New Square ‘ Masters the detail of costs cases without losing sight of the commercial purpose. ’
Financial services regulation
Within: Leading Juniors
Shail Patel - 4 New Square ‘ Excellent – confident in the delivery of his views but has a collaborative and open style. ’
Insurance and reinsurance
Within: Leading Juniors
Shail Patel - 4 New Square ‘ He is excellent on his feet and very responsive. ’
Professional negligence
Within: Leading Juniors
Shail Patel - 4 New Square ‘ He has a tremendous ability to absorb a huge amount of detail and to bring it together in an incredibly concise and articulate manner. ’