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Chris Paterson KC

UK Bar 2026

 Axiom Advocates

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Professional Negligence

Scotland (Bar)

Clinical Negligence

Scotland (Bar)

Product Liability

Scotland (Bar)

Professional Discipline

Scotland (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Scotland (Bar)

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UK Bar

Professional Negligence - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Chris Paterson is a highly respected junior who excels in a broad array of commercial disputes, with notably strong capabilities in handling professional negligence claims. He is experienced in cases involving solicitors and surveyors, among other professionals.

Strengths

Chris is a sensible, commercial silk who is very personable.

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Product Liability - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Chris Paterson KC regularly represents manufacturers in significant product liability claims. Paterson also has noteworthy experience in matters of clinical and professional negligence.

Strengths

Chris Paterson is great on his feet. He has very good knowledge of the law and has a very detailed approach to cases with close analysis of the key issues.

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Professional Discipline - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Chris Paterson KC has extensive experience acting for professionals such as solicitors, advocates and teachers. He has also acted for regulators including the GMC and GTC.

Strengths

Chris's attention to detail is unmatched. He is extremely clever and is very well respected by other practitioners and the courts. His level of preparation is exemplary.

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Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Chris Paterson KC is a well-established practitioner with a broad professional liability practice. He routinely defends medical professionals in negligence claims and fatal accident inquiries. His practice encompasses a wide spectrum of allegations including failure to diagnose and failure to treat.

Strengths

An impressive court advocate with attention to detail.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Chris Paterson is best known for his expertise in the professional liability sphere, defending healthcare, legal and construction professionals, among others, in a range of high-stakes proceedings. He also has notable experience in contractual disputes and commercial property litigation. He is currently a standing junior counsel to the Scottish Government.

Strengths

He reads and understands his brief to the letter' he is always well prepared, sees the traps before you fall into them, thinks deeply about difficult issues in his cases and explores all the angles.

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