Patrick Hill has a broad practice spanning the fields of fraud/regulatory, criminal, public, human rights, extradition, inquests/inquiries/investigations, asset recovery, contempt, international/immigration/EU, civil/quasi-civil, and professional discipline and licensing law.
Regularly instructed in high profile and complex cases, Patrick’s recent and current instructions in these areas include:
Patrick is regularly instructed to act for private individuals and companies in high profile and complex criminal and regulatory cases, including those with an international dimension. His practice encompasses fraud, money laundering, bribery, corruption, and misconduct in public office, as well as compute misuse, hacking and data protection offences.
Recent and current instructions include:
Patrick is regularly instructed pre-charge to advise private individuals, regulated professionals, and companies in relation to the legality of investigative powers exercised by a range of agencies (arrest, search, seizure, s.2 notices, production orders etc.); in relation to potential criminal, civil, and public law challenges and remedies; and in relation to representations in relation to charge, where he has frequently acted for high profile individuals whose cases have not resulted in charge.
He is currently instructed on behalf of a Russian businessperson in a series of judicial reviews (and related challenges) to account freezing orders (AFOs), forfeiture, production orders (POs), and restraint. He also advises in relation to SOCPA agreements and related overseas agreements (including NPAs).
Allegation of conspiracy to bribe/corrupt Iraqi government ministers and others connected to the reconstruction of the Iraqi oil industry in the years following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Led by Alexander Cameron QC.
2020, Wood Green Crown Court Representing two defendants alleged to have perverted the course of justice. Led by Clare Montgomery QC and Tim Owen QC.
Representing high-profile UK corporation in one of the largest ever international criminal regulatory prosecutions, engaging complex issues of EU/public law. Led by Christopher Daw QC, and with Thomas de la Mare QC and Fraser Campbell.
Acting for the Electoral Commission in an appeal brought by Leave.EU against alleged breaches of electoral law (PPERA), arising from the EU Referendum. Led by Hugo Keith QC.
Represented the first defendant John Kay, The Sun's Chief Reporter. Allegation of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office by paying a Ministry of Defence official £100,000. Led by Trevor Burke QC.
In addition to his criminal practice, Patrick is experienced in advising on civil proceedings arising from, and associated with, criminal matters, and more generally.
Recent and current instructions include:
Acting for the respondent/subject of an Unexplained Wealth Order ("UWO"). Led by Tim Owen QC.
Acting for the MPS in human rights/RIPA proceedings before the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, arising from undercover policing. Led by David Perry QC.
Acting for the MPS in civil claim alleging misfeasance, malicious procurement of a search warrant, trespass, and breaches of the DPA and HRA. Led by Clive Sheldon QC.
Patrick is experienced in bringing, resisting, and purging contempt proceedings, both civil and criminal.
Recent and current instructions include:
Represented Gennadiy Bogolyubov. Application for permission to bring committal proceedings for contempt of court against Viktor Pinchuk, the claimant in a $2 billion Commercial Court action. Led by James Lewis QC.
Represented "Solicitors from hell" Daniel Beach. Application to discharge contempt (“purge”) following committal for 16 breaches of court orders directed at preventing harassment of a firm of solicitors. Junior alone.
Represented Samir Khan. Application to commit Sven Goran Eriksson’s independent financial adviser for 81 alleged breaches of a freezing order. Led by James Lewis QC.
Patrick is experienced in extradition, international law, and immigration. He acts on behalf of requesting states and requested persons in extradition cases, and advises on cross-border evidence gathering, mutual legal assistance, Interpol red notices, and the repatriation of prisoners. Patrick is also experienced in EU and asylum law, and the interplay with criminal law, and sanctions.
Recent and current instructions include:
Represented individuals on the UN Security Council Al-Qaida sanctions list in delisting applications before the UN Ombudsperson. Instructed by the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights. With Rachel Barnes.
Appeal against extradition order. Led by Simon Farrell QC.
Drafted observations on behalf of Abu Hamza. Assisting Ben Brandon.
Patrick has extensive inquest and investigation/inquiry experience:
Patrick is also experienced in judicial review claims, including those arising in the context of search warrants and the exercise of investigative powers (he was instructed for the SFO in Tchenguiz v SFO, and has acted for ENRC); interference with prisoners’ correspondence; immigration (deportation orders); and categorisation and allocation of prisoners in the context of changes of gender under the Gender Recognition Act 2004. Patrick is currently instructed on behalf of a Russian businessperson in a series of judicial reviews (and related challenges) to account freezing orders (AFOs), forfeiture, production orders (POs), and restraint.
Investigation established by Home Secretary to examine collapse of trial of 13 police officers who in the 1980s had investigated the notorious murder of Lynette White which led to the prosecution of the “Cardiff Five”. Led by Richard Horwell QC.
Represented MPS in an Article 2 inquest into the death of an 82-year-old man with dementia who had gone missing from extra care housing where he had lived.
Represented a well-known school in an inquest into the death of an excluded pupil.
Represented the family at an inquest into the death of a woman following admission to hospital.
Patrick has acted for professionals facing proceedings before a wide variety of disciplinary tribunals.
Recent and current instructions include:
Patrick has experience of advising and appearing in licensing matters on appeal in the Magistrates’ Courts, and in the field of regulatory enforcement including food safety and hygiene, fire safety, and taxi licensing.
Agency v X Corporation
2018-2020, Southwark Crown Court
Representing high profile UK corporation in one of the largest ever criminal regulatory prosecutions. Led by Christopher Daw QC.
Leave.EU v Electoral Commission
2019, Central London County Court
Acted for the Electoral Commission in an appeal brought by Leave.EU against alleged breaches of electoral law, arising from the EU Referendum. Led by Hugo Keith QC.
Vote Leave v Electoral Commission
2019, Central London County Court
Acted for the Electoral Commission in an appeal brought by Leave.EU against alleged breaches of electoral law, arising from the EU Referendum. Led by James Eadie QC.
R v Basil Al Jarah & Others (Unaoil)
2018-2020, Southwark Crown Court
Allegation of conspiracy to bribe/corrupt Iraqi government ministers and others connected to the reconstruction of the Iraqi oil industry in the years following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Led by Alexander Cameron QC.
R v David Mills & Others (Operation Hornet)
2016-2017, Southwark Crown Court (5 months)
Allegation of corruption of RBS banker and £245 million fraudulent trading, and laundering the proceeds. Led by Alexander Cameron QC.
R v John Kay & Others (Operation Elveden)
2014-2015, Central Criminal Court
Represented the first defendant John Kay, The Sun’s Chief Reporter. Allegation of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office by paying a Ministry of Defence official £100,000. Led by Trevor Burke QC.
R v Nick Parker & Others (Operations Elveden, Tuleta)
2014, Central Criminal Court
Represented the first defendant Nick Parker, The Sun’s Chief Foreign Correspondent. Allegations of aiding and abetting misconduct in public office by paying a police officer and prison officer, and handling/unlawfully accessing an MP’s stolen phone. Led by Trevor Burke QC.
NCA v X
2019-2020
Acting for the subject/respondent of an Unexplained Wealth Order (“UWO”). Led by Tim Owen QC.
R v David Mills & Others (Operation Hornet)2016-2017, Southwark Crown Court (5 months)
Allegation of corruption of RBS banker and £245 million fraudulent trading, and laundering the proceeds. Led by Alexander Cameron QC.
R v Lee Reid
2017, Southwark Crown Court
Allegation of mortgage frauds. Confiscation appeal reported at [2018] EWCA Crim 628. Led by Tim Owen QC.
R v Chris Hutcheson & Others (Operation Kerville)
2017, Central Criminal Court
Represented Managing Director of Gordon Ramsay Holdings Ltd (“GRHL”). Allegation of hacking into computer system of GRHL and email accounts including those of Gordon Ramsay and Tana Ramsay.
R v Nick Parker & Others (Operation Tuleta)
2014, Central Criminal Court
Represented the first defendant Nick Parker, The Sun’s Chief Foreign Correspondent. Allegation of handling/unlawfully accessing an MP’s stolen phone. Led by Trevor Burke QC.
R v Andrew Coulson & Ors (Operation Weeting)
2013, Central Criminal Court
Represented Greg Miskiw, the News of the World’s News Editor. Allegations of unlawful access to voicemail messages (“phone hacking”). Led by Trevor Burke QC.
Private Prosecutor v X & Y
2019
Acting for the defence in a private prosecution alleging perverting the course of justice. Led by Clare Montgomery QC and Tim Owen QC.
R v X
2018, Blackfriars Crown Court
Represented defendant alleged to have smuggled drugs into London prisons including by LPP correspondence and drones.
R v Carl Wood & Others (Hatton Garden Burglary)
2015, Woolwich Crown Court
Represented the first defendant Carl Wood. Allegation of £14 million conspiracy to steal jewellery from a secure vault in Hatton Garden, London’s jewellery quarter, and laundering the proceeds. Led by Nicholas Corsellis.
R v Max Clifford (Operation Yewtree)
2014, Southwark Crown Court
Represented Max Clifford. Allegations of historic sexual assault. Led by Richard Horwell QC.
R v James Lock
2014, Romford Magistrates’ Court
Represented James Lock, who plays “Lockie” on The Only Way Is Essex. Allegations of drugs possession.
R v M
2018, Leicester Crown Court
Represented first defendant in cut-throat trial involving complex pathology evidence. Led by Jason Bartfeld QC.
R v K
2017, Nottingham Crown Court
Represented sole defendant in a case involving complex psychiatric and expert evidence, including in relation to the impact of PTSD on formation of specific intent. Led by Michael Borrelli QC.
Leocardo Loney Inquest
2019
Represented MPS in an Article 2 inquest into the death of an 82-year-old man with dementia who had gone missing from extra care housing where he had lived.
Mouncher Inquiry
2015-2017, “QC-led inquiry” led by Richard Horwell QC
Investigation established by Home Secretary to examine collapse of trial of 13 police officers who in the 1980s had investigated the notorious murder of Lynette White which led to the prosecution of the “Cardiff Five”.
Gennadiy Bogolyubov v Viktor Pinchuk
2015, Commercial Court
Represented Gennadiy Bogolyubov. Application for permission to bring committal proceedings for contempt of court against Viktor Pinchuk, the claimant in a $2 billion Commercial Court action. Led by James Lewis QC.
Daniel Beach v QRS
2015, Queen’s Bench Division, High Court
Represented Daniel Beach. Application to discharge contempt (“purge”) following committal for 16 breaches of court orders directed at preventing harassment of a firm of solicitors.
Sven-Goran Eriksson v Samir Andreas Khan
2013, Chancery Division, High Court
Represented Samir Khan. Application to commit Sven Goran Eriksson’s independent financial adviser for 81 alleged breaches of a freezing order. Led by James Lewis QC.
In re D, T & A
2012-2013, UN Ombudsperson
Represented individuals on the UN Security Council Al-Qaida sanctions list in delisting applications before the UN Ombudsperson. Instructed by the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights. With Rachel Barnes.
Dhar v National Office of the Public Prosecution Service the Netherlands
[2012] EWHC 697 (Admin)
Appeal against extradition order. Led by Simon Farrell QC.
Mustafa (aka Abu Hamza) v United Kingdom
2010, European Court of Human Rights
Drafted observations on behalf of Abu Hamza. Assisting Ben Brandon
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I, Patrick Hill, am a data controller and can be contacted at 3 Raymond Buildings, Gray’s Inn, London WC1R 5BH or by telephone on 020 7400 6400 or by email at patrick.hill@3rblaw.com. My Data Protection Policy can be found below.
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Depending upon the circumstances of the case, I may share the personal data with:
I retain personal data for no longer than 15 years after the case has come to an end or as otherwise required by law.
I do not intend to transfer data to any country which is not either within the European Union, ‘white listed’ by the EU or otherwise permitted by EU law (e.g. to the USA under the provisions of the ‘Privacy Shield’).
Under the GDPR, data subjects whose personal data I process have the right to request from me access to, and rectification or erasure of, their personal data, the right to the restriction of processing concerning them, the right to object to processing as well as the right to data portability. Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).
In cases where there is a contract between me and the data subject, the provision of personal data is a contractual requirement and the data subject is obliged to provide the personal data in order that I can supply legal services. A failure to provide such data may mean that I will not be able to provide the legal services.
Rev 1.1 – 25.05.2018
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