Patrick Palmer

Practice Areas

Patrick Palmer undertakes defence and prosecution work of all types, especially serious sex offences (recent, historic and institutional); murders; frauds all types (largest £25 million); corruption-related matters (including police); death by dangerous and careless driving; large conspiracies to supply drugs; and sensitive and high-profile cases.

Patrick has appeared in all criminal and civil courts, including the House of Lords

He has an understated approach and is very good at identifying key issues - he handles the case properly and professionally. He is very incisive in cross examination, persuasive in arguments and makes compelling points. A shrewd and smooth operator.

Patrick Palmer has over 40 years experience at the Criminal Bar, is a Grade 4 Prosecutor and he continues to be instructed in high profile and serious cases. He has an excellent reputation with the judiciary and he sits as a Recorder in the Crown, Civil and Family Courts.