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About
Provided by Ben Patten KC
Practice Areas
Principal areas of practice are construction, including claims against construction professionals and professional negligence. Frequently involved in cases involving architects, engineers, surveyors and project managers. Subject matter of disputes in which Ben is involved range from failing floors to deficient M&E systems and types of projects range from large residential developments to airports. Considerable recent experience in cladding litigation. Particular expertise in CAR and professional indemnity insurance. Appears in the TCC and higher courts as well as in domestic and international arbitrations and in adjudications. Other areas of professional indemnity work include cases involving solicitors, barristers, accountants, financial advisers and insurance brokers. Also, substantial experience in commercial and insurance disputes. Leading cases include Dreamvar UK Ltd v Mishcon de Reya, Hunt v Optima, Biffa Waste Services Ltd v Maschinenfabrik Ernst Hese Gmbh. Acts as an arbitrator, as a mediator and as an adjudicator.
Career
Called to the Bar in 1986. King's Counsel 2010. Called to Bar of the Republic of Ireland in 1998, called to Bar of Northern Ireland in 2014.
Professional Memberships
TECBAR (currently Chair), Society of Construction Law, Professional Negligence Bar Association, London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.
Publications
Professional Negligence in Construction, Co-editor of Jackson and Powell, chapter 9 “Construction Professionals”, Co-editor of Professional Liability Looseleaf, Chapter 9, “Solicitors”.
Personal
Oxford University, City University, Middle Temple.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Ben Patten KC is a strong silk who advises on big-ticket construction matters, including all manner of domestic disputes and international arbitration. His construction expertise is complemented by an acclaimed professional negligence offering. His loyal client base includes contractors, developers and insurers. He is also sought out as a mediator in construction disputes.
Ben Patten KC is a specialist in professional negligence and construction matters, and has experience handling cases in the Commercial Court, TCC and Chancery Division, as well as through arbitration. He is highly regarded for his expertise in claims involving professionals in the construction, financial services and legal sectors.
Ben Patten KC runs an impressive and wide-ranging professional negligence practice focusing in particular on claims arising in the construction and technology sectors. He acts for both claimants and defendants in negligence actions involving engineers, contractors, architects and other professionals, and is a recognised contributor to the body of writing on professional negligence.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ben is a formidable advocate. He is exceptionally talented, hard-working and a pleasure to work with."
"Ben's fantastic service combines with brilliant legal skills. He has a commercial, grounded and relaxed style."
"Excellent, creative and commercial. Hugely reliable and clients appreciate working with him."
"Ben Patten is exceptionally easy to work with. He makes himself available when needed and always provides practical, pragmatic and commercially astute advice."
"He is a subject matter expert and is always calm and available."
"Ben is great to work with. He is very accessible and good on strategy."
"He is a steady hand and you always feel very assured when he is involved."
"Ben is a formidable advocate. He is exceptionally talented, hard-working and a pleasure to work with."
"Ben's fantastic service combines with brilliant legal skills. He has a commercial, grounded and relaxed style."
"Excellent, creative and commercial. Hugely reliable and clients appreciate working with him."
"Ben Patten is exceptionally easy to work with. He makes himself available when needed and always provides practical, pragmatic and commercially astute advice."
"He is a subject matter expert and is always calm and available."
"Ben is great to work with. He is very accessible and good on strategy."
"He is a steady hand and you always feel very assured when he is involved."
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