Patrick Blakesley KC specialises in catastrophic personal injury and fatal accident claims; and related actions: insurance coverage and indemnity issues; other contractual issues; conflicts of laws; clinical negligence and product liability. As part of his fatal accident claim practice, Patrick is frequently instructed in the early stages of an action, representing clients at inquests in preparation for the resultant civil action.
He has a reputation for formidable advocacy and first-rate cross-examination, combined with an approachable manner and excellent negotiating skills. He has been consistently ranked in the top tiers of Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 for personal injury work
He regularly gives lectures and seminars to solicitors and insurers.
He is a PIcArbs arbitrator, and sits on the Bar Standards Board’s Professional Conduct Committee.
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News
- Limitation decision in a fatal accident claim: on 21 April 2023, the High Court handed down judgment following a trial of a preliminary limitation issue
- Patrick Blakesley KC success in commercial court on insurance coverage dispute
Memberships
- Commercial Bar Association
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers
Recommendations
“He is calm and collected, and always has a good handle on the wider commercial issues at play.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
‘Patrick is a very eloquent and elegant advocate. He has a calm and forceful manner as well as being highly intelligent.’
Legal 500, 2024
“His technical knowledge and commercial awareness are very impressive. He is a strong negotiator.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“Patrick is a formidable opponent, striking the right balance between pragmatism and tenacity.”
Legal 500, 2022
“He has an impressive legal brain and is very good with clients.” “He is very persuasive and clear in his advocacy.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Charming manner whether with experts, witnesses or clients. Excellent advocacy skills in court or settlement meetings. Pragmatic and commercial.”
Legal 500, 2021
“He’s personable, thorough and very tactical in negotiations.” “Extremely bright, very down to earth and impressive.” “He’s accessible and effective in his negotiation style.” “He’s brilliant on his feet – he could charm the birds out of the trees.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
“He is brilliant with clients and has an effective courtroom manner.”
Legal 500, 2020
“He is rated because of his excellent outcomes both from trials and JSMs.”
Chambers & Partners, 2016
“He is excellent with the client and forensic in his ability to digest a lot of medical information.”
Chambers & Partners, 2016
“He is calm, thoughtful and has a good manner with clients and judges.”
Legal 500, 2016
“He’s not frightened of having a conflict where it needs to be had, and his advocacy and negotiation skills are particularly strong.”
Chambers & Partners, 2015
