UK Bar
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
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
"Chris is a bright guy who can turn his hand to many different areas of law."
"Chris is great to work with. He rolls his sleeves up and gets stuck into any case."
Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)
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
"Chris is a great all-rounder - he's very user-friendly, knows the papers back to front and is a strong legal analyst. He is also an able court advocate."
"Chris is very impressive in his progress through the Bar. He is ferociously well prepared, has a huge eye for detail and is really good in court."
Product Liability - Scotland (Bar)
Chris Paterson KC regularly represents manufacturers in significant product liability claims. Paterson also has noteworthy experience in matters of clinical and professional negligence.
Professional Discipline - Scotland (Bar)
Chris Paterson 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 is ferociously well prepared, has a huge eye for detail and has a very persuasive manner in court. He never seems to read off a script and reacts to what the court throws at him every time."
Professional Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
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 extremely intelligent and has brilliant attention to detail."