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FOUNTAIN COURT, TEMPLE
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Patricia Robertson KC KC
Position
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.
Career
Called 1988; Silk 2006; Member of Bar Standards Board (2010-2015) and Vice-Chair (2013-2015); Member Abu Dhabi Global Markets Appeals Panel; Member of Astana International Financial Centre Advisory Panel; Deputy High Court Judge (2016-2023)
Publications: Contributor to “Professional Negligence and Liability” (ed. Simpson) (Fund Managers; Expert Witnesses); “The Law of Bank Payments” (eds. Brindle & Cox, 5th Ed) (Plastic Money; Internet payments).
Languages
French, Italian.
Memberships
COMBAR, ARDL.
Education
Balliol College, Oxford (Brackenbury Scholar; 1986 BA); City University (1987 Dip Law).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Patricia Robertson KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Lightning grasp of detail in a complex factual landscape.’
Rated highly for being a ‘leading set in banking work with strength in depth across all parts of the banking sector,’ Fountain Court Chambers handles all aspects of banking and finance matters, ranging from acting for and against large retail and investment banks, to representing their current and former customers in a wide variety of claims. In terms of banking disputes, members of chambers have been involved in a number of precedent setting cases, including NMC Healthcare and Others v Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC and Others, which saw Bankim Thanki KC, Henry King KC, Nico Leslie, Alexandra Whelan and Damien Bruneau represent successful claimants in a dispute arising from competing claims regarding security arrangements over high-value loans. Other standout cases include Loreley Financing v Credit Suisse, where Patrick Goodall KC, Adam Sher, Laurie Brock and Marcus Field successfully acted for Credit Suisse in a claim relating to a CDO that it had entered into, which was linked to residential mortgage-backed securities. Richard Coleman KC and Patricia Robertson KC are noted for their work on a broad range of banking matters, while Rebecca Loveridge is praised as ‘responsive and dedicated,’ as well as being involved in a number of high-value and high-profile claims. James Duffy KC was appointed silk in 2024.
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Patricia Robertson KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Patricia is at the top of her game and is the go-to barrister when clients are in trouble. She masters the detail, outfoxes her opponents, and works hard to achieve the right outcome.’
London Bar > Financial services and fintech regulation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Patricia Robertson KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘Patricia is a superstar and a joy to work with. Her relaxed manner belies someone who brings a huge amount of energy, thoroughness and technical excellence to the case at hand. Always on top of the detail and able to distil legal and factual arguments into client and court friendly bite-size chunks.’