Patrick is an experienced environment and resource management specialist. He has a range of experience appearing before local authorities, the Environment Court, the High Court, and providing advice on strategic and policy matters. Patrick has a special interest in coastal projects, urban development, climate change and farming and freshwater.

He joins chambers from Russell McVeagh, where he was a Senior Associate in the Environment, Planning and Natural Resources team. Patrick holds an LLB (Hons), BSC (Hons) from the University of Auckland and has practiced at leading firms in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom.