Barrister

George Paterson

George Paterson

Call 2023

clerks@4bc.co.uk

020 7832 3200

Specialist areas

I have instructed George for all family matters including injunctions, children matters (including Schedule 1) and financial remedy. George is pragmatic and knowledgeable and takes a ‘hands on’ approach to his work. He is able to build a trusting relationship with clients and solicitors alike. George is definitely one to watch in the financial remedy field!.’ Susie Packer, Tier 1 Family Law Firm (2024)

George is a Third Six Pupil. He successfully completed pupillage at a leading set in Liverpool, where he gained experience in financial remedies, private law children, and public law children. George graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Law, having spent a year abroad studying at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He completed the BPC at the University of Law in London and graduated with a Very Competent grade.

Prior to pupillage, George spent three years as a paralegal at various specialist family law firms in Liverpool and in London where he worked on cases in all areas of private family proceedings. He gained experience in financial remedies cases across a variety of asset levels.

While working as a paralegal, George assisted on the case of A and B (Parental Alienation: No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4) and Re A & B (Children: “Parental Alienation”) (No 5) [2023] EWHC 1864, which secured the largest costs order ever awarded against a mother in Children Act proceedings, as well as E v L [2021] EWFC 60 (Fam), a leading case on short, childless marriages.

George has been instructed on cases in all areas of public and private law Children Act matters, including complex, lengthy findings of fact, deprivation of liberty orders and non-accidental injuries. George has experience representing a range of client’s including parents and Guardians.

George has experience being instructed on various matrimonial finance proceedings, including those involving international elements, pension sharing matters, non-disclosure of assets and pre-nuptial agreements.

He welcomes instructions in all Children Act matters, both public and private law, Domestic Abuse cases and Financial Remedies.

Client Testimonials

I just wanted to say what an absolute pleasure it was working with you. I can’t even begin to express my appreciation and gratitude for your support.

Not only is your manner towards clients outstanding, the positive feedback and reassurance you provided your client, in an extremely difficult situation, was impressive and transformational. It meant so much to us, to have someone understand the situation, and be invested in the outcome of the case.’ – Client Feedback, 2024 

Education

University of Liverpool (LLB) – 2:1

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne

University of Law (BTC) – Very Competent

Memberships

FLBA

Inner Temple