Patrick represents companies and individuals and has conducted numerous high-profile investigations and prosecutions and was involved in the SFO’s first criminal trial involving a company, where he successfully defended an individual from allegations of fraud arising from the financial crisis. The case was subsequently recognised by Global Investigations Review as the 'Most Important Case of the Year' in 2020.

Patrick regularly advises Boards, Audit committees, auditors and individuals on the conduct of internal investigations and responding to government investigations, settlements and prosecutions. He has dealt with the SFO, FCA, NCA, HMRC and other international regulators and prosecutors including the DoJ, SEC, World Bank, and other MDBs.

Patrick's practice includes proactive, preventative advice for corporate clients (such as compliance programme design, drafting policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments and due diligence, advising on mergers and acquisitions, as well as training and compliance audits).

Patrick also advises international governments on changes to their ABC and AML regimes and trains their judiciary, prosecutors, and investigators.

Patrick started his career as a criminal law specialist barrister (trial attorney) and is a Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn and an Approved Advocacy Trainer for the Inns of Court.