A former City solicitor, Patrick is a member of Howes Percival's Insolvency Service team. Having joined the firm in 2005, he advises on and is responsible for the conduct of directors disqualification proceedings on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS). He has trial experience both in the High Court and county courts as well as wide experience of negotiated settlements in defended claims. Patrick also undertakes investigations on behalf of BIS in relation to directors misconduct.
Patrick trained and qualified with City of London firms, working for a number of years post-qualification in litigated insurance claims for UK and international insurers and reinsurers.
2005-date Solicitor, Howes Percival
2001-2005 Solicitor, Clyde & Co
1999-2001 Solicitor, Berrymans Lace Mawer
1997-1999 Trainee, Berrymans Lace Mawer

Insolvency: The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 is good news for creditors.
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