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Construction - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ben Patten KC is a strong silk who advises on big-ticket construction matters, including all manner of domestic disputes and international arbitration. His construction expertise is complemented by an acclaimed professional negligence offering. His loyal client base includes contractors, developers and insurers. He is also sought out as a mediator in construction disputes.
Strengths
He is a real class act who is detail-oriented and has a big-picture view of any case. He is the silkiest of silks.
He is very considered and quick but also a very well-prepared, relaxed and charming advocate.
Ben was outstanding. He demonstrated deep experience and confidence, in turn inspiring our confidence and trust in his judgement.
Ben Patten is a very safe pair of hands and well respected.
Professional Negligence - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ben Patten KC is a specialist in professional negligence and construction matters, and has experience handling cases in the Commercial Court, TCC and Chancery Division, as well as through arbitration. He is highly regarded for his expertise in claims involving professionals in the construction, financial services and legal sectors.
Strengths
Ben Patten KC is amazingly clever and a tough advocate while very kind to clients and conscious of the human side.
On thorny stuff, Ben Patten KC is terrific.
Ben Patten KC is an exceptional silk who is able to take on the most difficult claims and win.
Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Ben Patten KC runs an impressive and wide-ranging professional negligence practice focusing in particular on claims arising in the construction and technology sectors. He acts for both claimants and defendants in negligence actions involving engineers, contractors, architects and other professionals, and is a recognised contributor to the body of writing on professional negligence.
Strengths
He's a standout professional negligence barrister.
He's one of the best around. He has the great combination of responsiveness, friendliness and legal analysis. I literally can't find a fault in him.
Ben Patten gives clear advice and appreciates the commercial reality of the situation.
He is strong on professional negligence construction cases and extremely experienced in those contexts. He has a great natural authority.