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Patrick McPherson focuses on disputes relating to construction, energy and infrastructure projects. A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice based in Dubai, Patrick represents clients across the Middle East, Asia and Africa driven by a pragmatic and commercial approach to dispute resolution. Recognized in Legal 500 as having “substantial industry experience” and “an in depth knowledge of dealing with complex high value construction disputes in the GCC”, Patrick acts in complex and substantial claims for employers and developers, contractors and engineering and design consultants in a variety of dispute forums including the ICC, DIAC, LCIA, SCCA, ADCCAC as well as local courts.
Patrick is admitted to the High Court of New Zealand. Patrick was previously in-house counsel for one of the Middle East’s largest construction companies. Prior to working in the Middle East he was a Partner at a firm in Auckland, New Zealand.
LL.B., University of Canterbury
Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
New Zealand
Member of the International Bar Association and the Society of Construction Law
April 12, 2022
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Ranks King & Spalding among the Top Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
April 4, 2022
King & Spalding Named Top International Arbitration Practice Worldwide
July 16, 2021
Global Arbitration Review Names King & Spalding Top Two in International Arbitration
International Airport Project in Dubai - Advising a contractor with claims for over US$800m arising out of the construction of Dubai International Airport. DIAC arbitration.
China Railway - Advising the main contractor consortium for Stage 2 of the Etihad Rail project, including on claims management.
Iconic Hotel in Dubai - Advising a global engineering consultancy in defending claims in excess of $US320m arising out of a major fire in a high-rise hotel in Dubai.
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March 21, 2022
DIAC Issues New Arbitration Rules
September 22, 2021
DIFC-LCIA Abolished
March 1, 2021
Another year of growth and progress
April 12, 2022
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Ranks King & Spalding among the Top Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
April 4, 2022
King & Spalding Named Top International Arbitration Practice Worldwide
July 16, 2021
Global Arbitration Review Names King & Spalding Top Two in International Arbitration
International Airport Project in Dubai - Advising a contractor with claims for over US$800m arising out of the construction of Dubai International Airport. DIAC arbitration.
China Railway - Advising the main contractor consortium for Stage 2 of the Etihad Rail project, including on claims management.
Iconic Hotel in Dubai - Advising a global engineering consultancy in defending claims in excess of $US320m arising out of a major fire in a high-rise hotel in Dubai.
See more
March 21, 2022
DIAC Issues New Arbitration Rules
September 22, 2021
DIFC-LCIA Abolished
March 1, 2021
Another year of growth and progress
April 12, 2022
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Ranks King & Spalding among the Top Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
April 4, 2022
King & Spalding Named Top International Arbitration Practice Worldwide
July 16, 2021
Global Arbitration Review Names King & Spalding Top Two in International Arbitration
LL.B., University of Canterbury
Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
New Zealand
Member of the International Bar Association and the Society of Construction Law