Michaela Patterson

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I advise clients on contentious and non-contentious construction law matters, including contract drafting and negotiations, defects, payment issues, variations and advice on day-to-day construction issues.

I specialise in construction disputes and have acted in both bringing and defending claims as well as assisting clients to reach a commercial resolution. I have advised clients in mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration proceedings. My experience includes drafting and negotiating a range of construction documents such as building contracts, appointments and collateral warranties.

I act for clients involved in all aspects of the construction industry from funders to main contractors, consultants and sub-contractors. I have provided construction advice for clients across a range of sectors including retail, sports, residential, commercial, education, infrastructure and PFI/PPP projects.

Outside of work I enjoy trying my hand at ambitious DIY projects (not always successfully).

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Representing PFIs in arbitrations arising out of fire stopping defects across a large portfolio of education facilities.
Acted for a large household retailer on all of its construction documents for its stores, regional distribution centres and head office.
Advised a sub-contractor on multiple adjudications relating to payment disputes on an ongoing project which was being carried out airside at an international airport.
Continuing to represent a developer on a large residential development on issues arising out of cladding following the insolvency of the cladding sub-contractor.
Representing a trade contractor in the Technology and Construction Court on a large mixed use development on the interpretation of the liquidated damages provisions.

We advise secondary and primary-market investors in a range of sectors, PPPs/PFI and asset-backed vehicles we advise investors and contractors on their involvement with PPPs, PFIs and asset-backed vehicles and are experienced in drafting and negotiating appropriate forms of contract (including standard forms) and associated sub-contracts. We also act for a number of investors and contractors on existing renewable energy and battery storage projects, PPPs and PFIs, including advice to investors on the acquisition of portfolios of PFI/ PPP and renewable energy generation assets.

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Michaela Patterson is a very impressive associate with excellent understanding of construction and energy matters and a real attention to detail. She is excellent at communicating clear and commercially realistic advice to clients.
Legal 500, 2025