Direct Access Barrister

Bryan Patterson-Whitaker

Northern-based business and property barrister, with 11 years experience in the field. Prior to coming to the Bar, I enjoyed a 20+ year career in the property development industry, giving me a particular advantage in this area of law.

I regularly deal with landlord and tenant litigation, disputes over the ownership and transfer of land, boundaries, rights of way, trees and hedges, trespass and nuisance claims, insolvency and debt, consumer credit and contract & commercial litigation. I deal with a considerable number of property-related professional negligence cases. I also have an interest in shareholder and partnership disputes.

*Due to existing work commitments, I generally need at least 14-21 days notice to draft documents or represent clients at hearings. If you think you may need my services, please contact me asap to confirm capacity / availability / pricing. Most of my Court-based work is in the North of England, but I am prepared to travel for interesting cases / appeals .

Area of Law

Business and Corporate

Widely experienced in business related litigation.

Chancery

Extensive experience in all property, contract and insolvency related areas of chancery practice.

Commercial

Acting for companies and directors in all manner of litigation.

Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure

Considerable experience in both the domestic and commercial field.

Landlord and Tenant

Residential and commercial possession claims, business tenancy disputes, rent recovery, disrepair claims and service charge proceedings etc etc. I have acted in all manner of disputes from both sides of the table.

Professional Negligence

I regularly deal with property-related professional negligence claims. Most of these involve conveyancers, valuers, building surveyors or other construction professionals. I can advise from the early stages of these disputes through to trial, whether on matters of limitation, liability or quantum.

What sort of work do I do?

I advise clients in writing or in conference (including online), draft court and tribunal papers and appear in courts and tribunals (mostly in the North of England). I am also able to represent clients in mediations and negotiate appropriate settlements on their behalf.

Who do I work for?

Aside from my regular solicitor clients, I represent private individuals, local authorities, and businesses.

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