Chris Pataky

Summary

Since qualifying as a barrister in 2009, Chris has specialised in professional regulatory law and has been instructed to act in hundreds of cases before tribunals and the High Court. He has extensive experience of advising and representing across the full range of professional regulatory proceedings from healthcare to accountancy, including those before the GDC, GMC, NMC, HCPC, GOC, GOSc, ICAEW and NHSE. He has recent experience of advising and representing medical practitioners in matters involving complex clinical concerns, serious dishonesty as well as sexual misconduct within MPTS proceedings.

Specialist areas of law include

Professional Regulation

Profile description

Prior to Clerksroom, Chris was employed as a barrister and Senior Associate within Blake Morgan's professional disciplinary team, ranked as a Legal 500 Tier 1 firm in the field.

He has also previously worked as a regulatory advocate and Senior Lawyer at the Nursing and Midwifery Council where for a period he was Head of Investigations.

Before being called to the Bar, Chris worked as a qualified healthcare practitioner. This has given him exceptional insight into the difficulties encountered and the experiences of those working in a range of professions, particularly those allied to healthcare.

Legal expertise

Professional Disciplinary Law / Professional Regulatory Law
Responding to allegations at the investigatory stage
Advising on alternative disposal and voluntary removal
Interim order hearings and applications to extend interim orders in the High Court
All types of case including misconduct, health, convictions, unacceptable professional conduct, lack of competence, deficient professional performance
Appeals against committee decisions
Registration appeals
Restoration hearings

With extensive experience of representing before Committees and the High Court, Chris has acted in cases of all levels of complexity. This includes cases where the concerns are particularly complex and sensitive or where alleged failures in care may have caused or contributed to patient harm or death.

Chris provides legal advice at every stage of the legal process including the investigation stage, interim order hearings, substantive hearings, registration appeals and substantive order reviews.

Professional qualifications & associations

Bar Vocational Course – The College of Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Law – The College of Law
MSc, Mental Health Studies – King's College, London
Member - The Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)

Outside the office

When not advising or appearing before tribunals, Chris enjoys reading, especially biographies, and scuba diving.

Testimonials

"...From the outset Chris [Pataky] understood the complexities of my case and answered my questions using language that I found easy to understand. Chris is very professional, and he has a very kind manner which put me at ease...Chris’s advice was invaluable and his skilful representations on my behalf were successful in avoiding a full NMC hearing. Thanks to Chris I can continue without restrictions in my nursing career. I am immensely grateful to Chris and to the Clerks’ Room". - Mrs M (Direct Access Client & Healthcare Practitioner)

"You have been amazing and I couldn't have chosen a better barrister than you Chris…I will definitely be getting in touch with you Chris in the future for more assistance if needed as I am happy and confident you will provide the best service. Thank you so so much for your help, your time and how you've been there during this difficult process for me". - Ms H (Direct Access Client & Healthcare Practitioner)

Testimonials

Gabriella Reho

“Amazing barrister, Mr Chris Pataky. Chris is a world-class barrister. I had a complex HCPC case where Chris represented me. I had a short period of time to explain my situation to him. Chris understoo...” “Amazing barrister, Mr Chris Pataky. Chris is a world-class barrister. I had a complex HCPC case where Chris represented me. I had a short period of time to explain my situation to him. Chris understood my case and put together a fantastic defense submission. I had the best possible outcome. Chris is extremely knowledgeable, professional and hard-working. I cannot thank him enough for his support. Without him, I would be in a very different position today. I would highly recommend Mr. Chris Pataky.” Read more Read less

G. Maguire

“Immensely grateful to Chris and the team. My first contact with the Clerks’ Room was with Mr Sam Morgan, Senior Barristers Clerk. My difficulty related to a matter being brought before the Nursing and...” “Immensely grateful to Chris and the team. My first contact with the Clerks’ Room was with Mr Sam Morgan, Senior Barristers Clerk. My difficulty related to a matter being brought before the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and this was very stressful. Sam swiftly identified the best possible barrister for my case and this was Mr Chris Pataky. From the outset Chris understood the complexities of my case and answered my questions using language that I found easy to understand. Chris is very professional, and he has a very kind manner which put me at ease. At each stage of the proceedings Chris set out his fees and I could afford these as a Direct Access client. Chris’s advice was invaluable and his skilful representations on my behalf were successful in avoiding a full NMC hearing. Thanks to Chris I can continue without restrictions in my nursing career. I am immensely grateful to Chris and to the Clerks’ Room.” Read more Read less

Richard Barnes

“Fantastic service on short notice, I could not have asked for more from Sam and Chris Pataky. From the outset, Sam dealt with my case promptly and efficiently. I was offered a range of Barristers who...” “Fantastic service on short notice, I could not have asked for more from Sam and Chris Pataky. From the outset, Sam dealt with my case promptly and efficiently. I was offered a range of Barristers who were able to deal with my case at short notice with the opportunity to speak to each of them. Those responses were provided in less than two hours. Having spoken with Chris Pataky, I did not doubt that he was a true specialist in his field and perhaps more importantly that he provided a human touch to the matter. Chris’ attention to detail and knowledge of the case was second to none.” Read more Read less

Madhura Shiralkar

“A trustworthy, dependable and professional approach. We at Lexus Legal & Consultancy Service Ltd. have been availing services from Clerksroom Direct for over a period of almost 10 months now and can g...” “A trustworthy, dependable and professional approach. We at Lexus Legal & Consultancy Service Ltd. have been availing services from Clerksroom Direct for over a period of almost 10 months now and can gladly say that we are extremely satisfied with their services. Rory Nunn has been very prompt, efficient and professional in his responses. We appreciate the efforts of Stassi Jennings as well. The Barristers that they help connect with are thorough professionals and client friendly. Rory has been instrumental in the business relation development with our firm. We would definitely like to continue business with Clerksroom Direct. We wish them all the very best and look forward to a fruitful relation in the coming years.” Read more Read less

Janet Watkin

“Fast, agile, adaptable. Need Counsel? Rory Rocks! He responds to requests with lightening speed. In no time at all a top-notch barrister is reviewing your papers and counsel is onboarded in record tim...” “Fast, agile, adaptable. Need Counsel? Rory Rocks! He responds to requests with lightening speed. In no time at all a top-notch barrister is reviewing your papers and counsel is onboarded in record time to assess the merits of your case and help you move forward in the right direction. Agile and adaptable, Rory adjusts to changing circumstances with ease and elegance.” Read more Read less

Mr D Evans

“First class service from Jake and Rory. I have used Clerksroom Direct for approximately 2 years. I have found them to be at all times responsive, courteous and efficient. I would highly recommend usin...” “First class service from Jake and Rory. I have used Clerksroom Direct for approximately 2 years. I have found them to be at all times responsive, courteous and efficient. I would highly recommend using this facility and services should the need arise.” Read more Read less

Robert (Direct Access Client)

“I approached Nastassi with a complex situation that I believed no one would be able to understand. However, after speaking with her for just five minutes, she was able to grasp the complexity of the s...” “I approached Nastassi with a complex situation that I believed no one would be able to understand. However, after speaking with her for just five minutes, she was able to grasp the complexity of the situation and provided me with compassion and understanding. I felt instantly supported and heard. Nastassi gave me the opportunity to express myself and provided a listening ear, allowing me to get everything off my chest before moving forward. She not only recommended a barrister who she believed could help, but also presented me with other options. When my hearing date changed, a refund was provided without question. When a new date was confirmed, Nastassi promptly rebooked the original barrister. Throughout the process, Nastassi was always available if I needed her, responding to emails and phone calls promptly. Her consistent compassion and kind nature made the entire process less daunting for me. I am forever grateful.” Read more Read less

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