Phillip Patterson
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 5 : Fraud: Civil
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Band 5
About
Provided by Phillip Patterson
Practice Areas
Phillip has a busy and growing practice across the fields of Commercial Dispute Resolution, Civil Fraud, Company, Insolvency and Commercial Chancery.
Career
Phillip is known for his particular technical expertise in company and insolvency law where he has extensive experience acting for office-holders at most of the major firms. He also has significant experience acting for directors and Defendants/Respondents to proceedings, something which enables him to give clear strategic advice in respect of these claims.
Phillip’s trial advocacy and cross-examination have been marked out for particular praise.
Phillip has acted for a diverse range of clients across sectors such as aviation, cyber-security and financial services and brings a strong commercial focus to any case.
Phillip’s recent civil fraud work has included high-profile allegations of fraudulent misappropriation of trust funds, ‘Dreamvar’ fraud claims and claims involving allegations of forgery. Phillip well understands the unique challenges presented by such litigation.
Professional Memberships
R3 (Associate), COMBAR, ChBA, LCLCBA
Publications
Contributor: Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents (Corporate Insolvency)
Contributor: Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents (Personal Insolvency)
Consultant Editor: Halsbury’s Laws of England (Company & Partnership Insolvency)
Personal
Phillip’s interests include cricket, rugby and golf
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Phillip Patterson of Gatehouse Chambers acts for individuals and corporates in civil fraud proceedings arising from a range of contexts, including insolvency. He is often instructed in cross-border cases and as sole counsel in proceedings before the High Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Phillip's attention to detail is fantastic and he really goes the extra mile on collating the legal analysis."
"Phil gives practical and sensible advice to clients but also commands the respect of peers and the courts. He is always well prepared and he will read the room, the judges and opposition well."
"He clearly knows what he is doing and it is apparent when you are working with him that you are working with an expert. He adopts a strong and logical approach."
"Phillip's attention to detail is fantastic and he really goes the extra mile on collating the legal analysis."
"Phil gives practical and sensible advice to clients but also commands the respect of peers and the courts. He is always well prepared and he will read the room, the judges and opposition well."
"He clearly knows what he is doing and it is apparent when you are working with him that you are working with an expert. He adopts a strong and logical approach."
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