Patrick Wisheu

Principal Associate

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What can I do for you

Patrick specialises in dispute resolution in the construction, engineering and energy sectors - advising clients ranging from private individuals to multinational companies in the resolution of disputes in adjudication, High Court litigation and arbitration .

His recent focus has been on high value, litigious energy disputes relating to both the operation and the administration of offshore oil and gas projects and infrastructure.

What do others say

Chambers & Partners 

"Patrick is one to watch for the future and definitely an up-and-coming star. He is extremely knowledgeable, has excellent client relationship skills and is extremely responsive to clients' needs."

"Patrick has an excellent legal knowledge but equally strong commercial acumen."

"Patrick is very knowledgeable and professional."

Supporting your ambitions

A recent highlight for Patrick was a High Court and Court of Appeal dispute concerning a joint venture involving a number of offshore oil and gas fields. Patrick identified and secured for the clients cost savings of millions of pounds and repayment of historic overpayments of over half a million pounds.

Patrick has also recently advised in respect of a referral to a regulator in the energy sector relating to offshore infrastructure and obtained a positive result for the client.

What else should you know?

Patrick received a degree in Physical Anthropology and Classical Archaeology at the University of Alberta, Canada before moving to the UK to study law. Patrick is a member of the Society of Construction Law and he is also a founding member of the firm's LGBT+ network, Spectrum.

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“I think Mills & Reeve are a wonderful firm. The support they have provided to us in a really difficult area has been brilliant, collaborative and commercially minded. The team were absolutely wonderful and a joy to work with. Amazing advice and support and a real collaborative effort with us. I can't thank them enough for getting us through some really tough times and doing so with an amazing can-do attitude.”

“They are friendly, fast, always available and always on top of the game. I tend to judge my legal team against the other side's legal team and never doubt Mills & Reeve is the better of the two.”

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