Patrick McPherson
Partner
Dubai

Biography
Patrick McPherson focuses on efficiently and effectivelyresolving disputes related to construction, energy, andinfrastructure projects. Driven by a pragmatic andcommercial approach to dispute resolution, herepresents clients across the Middle East, Asia, andAfrica.
Ranked as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500 andas having “substantial industry experience” and “an in
depth knowledge of dealing with complex high value
construction disputes in the GCC”, Patrick acts incomplex and substantial claims for employers anddevelopers, contractors and engineering and design
consultants in a variety of arbitration forums as well as
domestic courts.
Patrick is admitted to the High Court of New Zealand,
and was previously in-house counsel for one of theMiddle East’s largest construction companies.

Representative experience
Acting for the developer of the world’s largest newbuild petrochemical plant in KSA in relation to four ICC
arbitrations concerning EPC contract claims, defective
design and performance.*
Advised a contractor with claims for over US$800m in
a DIAC arbitration related to the construction of Dubai
International Airport.*

Phone+971 4 377 9377

Fax+971 4 377 9378

Emailpatrick.mcpherson@hoganlovells.com

Languages
EnglishPractices
International Arbitration
Commercial Litigation
Energy Disputes
Infrastructure, Energy, Resources,and Projects
Litigation Services

Industries
Manufacturing and Industrials
Energy and Natural Resources

Advised the main contractor consortium for Stage 2 of
the Etihad Rail project, including on claims
management.*
Advised a global engineering consultancy in defending
claims in excess of $US320m arising out of a major firein a high-rise hotel in Dubai.*
Acted for a M.E.P subcontractor in a LCIA-DIFC
arbitration regarding delay and variation claims inexcess of US$140m arising out of a university project inAbu Dhabi.*Acted for a UAE company in a DIAC arbitration
concerning a hotel/resort development in Abu Dhabi.*
Advised a KSA developer in advancing claims against acontractor in relation to hotel projects in Riyadh,Jeddah, and Daman.*
Advised a hotel owner in claims against an architectand main contractor due to a defective facade at a hotelin Dubai Marina.*
Represented a construction company in a DIACarbitration between joint venture partners for a newterminal development at Dubai International Airport.*
Advised the M.E.P. subcontractor in relation to claims
against the main contractor arising out of a prestigious
national museum development in Doha, Qatar.*
Advised an M.E.P. subcontractor for final account claims
relating to commercial officer towers in Abu Dhabi.*Acted for a contractor for claims against the employer
relating to the construction of a hotel and office tower
development in Dubai.*
Advised a joint venture mechanical workssubcontractor on the Midfield Terminal Project at Abu
Dhabi International Airport.**Matter handled prior to joining Hogan Lovells.

Latest thinking and events
NewsAbu Dhabi Court of Appeal confirms enforceability

Areas of focus
Construction and Engineering
Alternative Dispute Resolution
IERP Dispute Resolution
Engineering, Procurement,
Construction, and Supply Chain

Education and admissions
Education
LL.B., University of Canterbury

Bar admissions andqualifications
Barrister and Solicitor of the High
Court of New Zealandof DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Agreements
Hogan Lovells EventsTransition, Technology and Termination:
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Insights and Analysis
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Insights and Analysis
DIFC case update: Extensions of time, good faithand liquidated damages In construction contracts
NewsSaudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes
updated arbitration rules