JUNIOR PROFILE

Patrick Kerr

UK Bar 2026

12 King's Bench Walk

Ranked in 1 practice area

Personal Injury: Industrial Disease

All Circuits

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Patrick is consistently ranked as a Leading Junior, Tier 1 in the Legal 500 and a Leading Junior, Band 1 in Chambers & Partners. The current editions describe him as “warm and approachable, and his attention to detail is first class. His advocacy is eloquent, innovative and charismatic” and “an outstanding barrister who is undoubtedly destined for the top”. Recent editions say he is “a superb advocate who is highly intelligent” and “definitely the counsel you want on your side”.

Patrick has particular expertise in mesothelioma claims, clinical negligence and sporting injuries. Most of his claims involve catastrophic injuries. He also has extensive experience in defending fraudulent claims.

He is a member of the Northern Irish Bar and has provided expert evidence on English and Welsh law for other jurisdictions.

Patrick also runs a charity which funds Research Fellowships at the Royal Marsden Hospital (lecure.org).

Visit https://12kbw.co.uk/barristers/patrick-kerr/ for further details.

Career

Call: 2006.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Personal Injury: Industrial Disease - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Patrick Kerr is an experienced personal injury barrister noted for his expert representation of mesothelioma victims in complex industrial disease claims.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Patrick's unique approach and way of thinking has helped achieve prompt resolution in many cases.
Personal Injury: Industrial DiseaseUK Bar
Patrick Kerr is very experienced in asbestos disease matters and shows good judgement in settlement negotiations.
Personal Injury: Industrial DiseaseUK Bar
He is very sharp and confident in asbestos disease claims.
Personal Injury: Industrial DiseaseUK Bar
Patrick Kerr has a brilliant mind and displays the sort of empathy that makes clients immediately warm to him. He never shies away from technically difficult cases.
Personal Injury: Industrial DiseaseUK Bar
Patrick is a good advocate who establishes instant rapport with clients. He is surefooted and caring. He is tough with opponents.
Personal Injury: Industrial DiseaseUK Bar