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Patrick Kerr
Position
Patrick is consistently ranked as a Leading Junior, Tier 1 in the Legal 500 and a Leading Junior, Band 1 in Chambers & Partners. The current editions describe him as “warm and approachable, and his attention to detail is first class. His advocacy is eloquent, innovative and charismatic” and “an outstanding barrister who is undoubtedly destined for the top”. Recent editions say he is “a superb advocate who is highly intelligent” and “definitely the counsel you want on your side”.
Patrick has particular expertise in mesothelioma claims, clinical negligence and sporting injuries. Most of his claims involve catastrophic injuries. He also has extensive experience in defending fraudulent claims.
He is a member of the Northern Irish Bar and has provided expert evidence on English and Welsh law for other jurisdictions.
Patrick also runs a charity which funds Research Fellowships at the Royal Marsden Hospital (lecure.org).
Career
Called 2006, Gray’s Inn (received the David Karmel QC Scholarship and the Lord Justice Holker Scholarship); called to Northern Irish Bar 2008; Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Panel 2017.
Languages
French.
Memberships
Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Panel
Education
St Catherine’s College, Oxford (2002 BA Modern History, First Class Hons).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Personal injury, industrial disease and insurance fraud
(Personal injury - Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Patrick Kerr – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Patrick is extremely impressive. He is approachable and has great tactical awareness.’