Patrick Rolfe

"always adds value - he is thorough, pragmatic and invariably gets things right. You trust him implicitly,"

Chambers UK 2012

“runs technical arguments in an effective way and applies the law in a practical manner”

Chambers UK 2010

Practice

Patrick Rolfe has a contentious Chancery practice, specialising in real property. He deals with all aspects of the acquisition, ownership and use of land, and has a particular interest in the areas of landlord and tenant and mortgages. He also acts in professional negligence disputes associated with these areas of work.

Professional Reputation

Patrick is recommended as a leading junior in the field of property law by the current editions of Chambers UK and Legal 500.

Notable Cases

Patrick's reported cases include:

• John D Wood & Co v Craze [2007] 50 EG 108
• Macepark v Sargeant [2003] 1 WLR 2284 (use of right of way to access non-dominant land)
• Paragon Finance plc v Banks [2003] 1 WLR 284 (CA) (limitation periods in respect of mortgage debts)
• Wellcome Trust v Hamad [1998] 2 WLR 156 (CA) (lease of business premises containing both business and residential users)
• Kall-Kwik Printing (UK) Ltd v Rush [1996] FSR 114 (restrictive covenants in franchise agreement)

Professional Memberships

Patrick is a member of the Chancery Bar Association and the Property Bar Association.