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Competition Law - UK
Individual Editorial
Conall Patton KC is a talented competition barrister who has tended to defend corporates in standalone claims and collective actions. His work typically concerns abuse of dominance claims, including those with elements of IP infringement or fraud.
Strengths
Conall is an excellent commercial competition silk. He has superb delivery and an ability to manage clients and complex strategic situations.
He has sublime advocacy, putting our case forward and bringing the judges with him on the arguments that need to be made. His skills of persuasion are quite remarkable.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
He is extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Very intelligent and on point in his submissions, he has the ear of the judge.
Conall is by far the most intellectual, knowledgeable and strategic KC I work with. He has the ability to think about multiple complex things at once and cut through them.
Conall stands his ground in a charming, disarming way. He is a strong advocate and very good when put on the spot.
Connall writes the most beautiful briefs. He is very clever.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Conall Patton KC is recognised for his thriving international arbitration practice. He regularly appears before esteemed arbitrators in complex commercial disputes, often concerning energy, natural resources or shareholder disputes. He has arbitrated under SIAC, LCIA and ICC procedural rules.
Strengths
He is excellent in front of judges and stunningly good on paper.
Conall is incredibly bright, easy to work with and a very persuasive advocate.
Energy & Natural Resources - UK
Individual Editorial
Conall Patton KC is a highly regarded silk who is capable of dealing with both the commercial and regulatory aspects of energy work. He has experience in advising and representing clients both in court and in arbitration, and acts for high-ranking developers and facility operators, as well as commodity traders. Patton is equally capable of handling disputes relating to the oil and gas, renewable energy and mining sectors.
Strengths
He is persistent, courteous and it is very impressive to see how he works out the angles he wants to try in cases.
Conall provides excellent advice on tricky points.
Conall is brilliant - I cannot speak highly enough of him. He's a fantastic leader, brilliant lawyer and advocate as well as a nice person.