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Patrick Gibbs KC

Patrick Gibbs KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 6 practice areas

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Crime

London (Bar)

30 years ranked

Financial Crime: Corporates

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Professional Discipline

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

All Circuits

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Advice and advocacy at all stages of criminal and 'quasi-criminal' investigations, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, deaths in custody, inquests and public inquiries. Recent notable work in allegations of: sexual impropriety, domestic and overseas corruption; gambling; infanticide; professional fraud; perjury/perverting; market abuse; murder/manslaughter; tax avoidance; rate fixing; insider dealing; misconduct in public office; police station deaths; deaths following police contact; money laundering. Recent inquiries: Mcgrail (Gibraltar) Manchester Arena; Deepcut; Litvinenko; Leveson; 7/7; Tomlinson; Saunders; De Menezes; Climbie. For more information go to www.3rblaw.com.

Career

Oxford 1981; City 1984; Called 1986; KC 2006.

Professional Memberships

CBA; ARDL; FLA.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Star Individuals
Individual Editorial

Patrick Gibbs KC is a highly intelligent and persuasive barrister who acts on behalf of corporations, as well as individuals, facing potential criminal sanctions. Gibbs has acted for the defence in a number of highly significant recent Serious Fraud Office prosecutions, including international corruption matters and multi-jurisdictional market manipulation cases. He is widely acclaimed by peers, with his advocacy skills receiving particular praise, and is further noted for his ability in substantial bribery and tax fraud cases.

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Crime - London (Bar)

Star Individuals
Individual Editorial

Patrick Gibbs KC is one of the most highly regarded advocates across all areas of serious crime work. He has been instructed in some of the most significant cases in recent years, from bribery and corruption to high-profile sexual offence trials.

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Financial Crime: Corporates - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Patrick Gibbs KC is a highly intelligent and persuasive barrister who acts on behalf of corporations, as well as individuals, facing potential criminal sanctions. Gibbs has acted for the defence in a number of highly significant recent Serious Fraud Office prosecutions, including international corruption matters and multi-jurisdictional market manipulation cases. He is widely acclaimed by peers, with his advocacy skills receiving particular praise, and is further noted for his ability in substantial bribery and tax fraud cases.

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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Patrick Gibbs KC is an esteemed practitioner with a thriving practice focusing on the defence of barristers, solicitors and police officers. He offers particular expertise in disciplinary matters involving an overlap with criminal law. He is also skilled at representing professionals facing significant exposure in inquests and public inquiries.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Patrick Gibbs KC has a strong track record of being instructed in the highest-profile inquests and inquiries, particularly where police conduct is under scrutiny. He is well suited to handling inquests that might result in criminal liability or disciplinary action. He routinely appears on behalf of all participants, including state agents and bereaved families.

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Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Patrick Gibbs KC focuses on high-profile police disciplinary cases in which he tends to defend officers. He has also been instructed for forces in matters such as the Manchester Arena Inquiry.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Patrick is outstanding. He is wise, thoughtful and creative.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar

  • An outstanding silk. He is exceptional in sensitive cases, hugely respected by judges and prosecution counsel alike. He demonstrates astute, calm and assured judgement.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar

  • Astonishingly impressive in every sense, as well as having a magnetic manner and being a brilliant storyteller.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar

  • He is a great advocate. Juries trust him and so do clients. He is highly intelligent.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • There is no better barrister. He is above everyone else. He is a superstar and stands out.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • He was exceptionally good and so quick to respond. He is helpful and accommodating.

    CrimeUK Bar

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All Circuits

London (Bar)

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