Trinity Chambers

Family Law

Patrick began his career on the Western Circuit, he then joined Trinity Chambers in October 2016.

Patrick is a sought after advocate and specialises in Public Law Children and all aspects of Family Law.

Public Law Children

Patrick is an experienced Public Law practitioner and represents Local Authorities, Parents and the Children’s Guardian. Patrick is also regularly instructed to represent interveners.

Human Rights 

Patrick has developed a niche practice in relation to Human Rights Act claims both for and against Local Authorities, specifically in relation to breaches of Article 6 and 8 ECHR. 

Financial Remedy  

Patrick has been commended as a practical and astute advocate within financial remedy proceedings. He has experience at all stages of proceedings; from FDA to multi-day final hearings.

International Child Abduction: Hague Convention/Brussels II 

Patrick has represented parents in the High Court seeking summary return or in relation to wrongful removal of children from the Jurisdiction. He has a specific interest in this area having written his thesis for his LLM on the relevance of the voice of the child within international child abduction cases.

Private Law Children

Patrick has in depth experience representing parents, grandparents, special guardians and Children’s Guardian.  He is a sought-after advocate for intractable contact disputes and fact-finding hearings dealing with allegations of domestic violence, sexual abuse and physical harm.

MEMBERSHIPS

North Eastern Circuit

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Public Access Qualified

LECTURES & SEMINARS

Patrick regularly gives seminars to solicitors on a range of topics. 

EDUCATION & AWARDS

LLB (Hons) University of Leeds LLM Advanced Legal Practice Northumbria University Law School BVC Northumbria University Law School Shelford Scholar Lincoln’s Inn

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Outside of his practice, Patrick is a keen rugby fan (his playing days now having ended). He enjoys shooting and spending the weekends with his family and dogs.

Public Access Qualified

LLB (Hons) University of Leeds

LLM Advanced Legal Practice Northumbria University Law School

BVC Northumbria University Law School

Shelford Scholar Lincoln’s Inn