Patrick trained with Tughans, becoming a Partner in 2006 and Managing Partner in 2015.
In addition to his role as Managing Partner, Patrick assists clients with advice and strategic counsel in respect of a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
Patrick has over twenty five years’ experience acting in contentious matters including acting for clients in complex disputes in regulated sectors, high value insurance claims, professional negligence, shareholder and partnership disputes, financial services litigation, and contractual and warranty claims. He is recognised as a market leader in Public and Administrative law and has assisted clients in a number of significant cases in the energy, housing, transport, technology, healthcare, water and waste sectors. He has experience advising clients in claims engaging issues of environmental and planning law and has acted in numerous applications for Judicial Review, many in regulated sectors or arising out of the unique funding, governance and political arrangements in Northern Ireland.
Patrick has particular expertise providing legal and strategic advice to corporate clients, public sector bodies and utilities on the procurement, structure and delivery of major infrastructure projects in Northern Ireland. He is recognised as a market leading procurement lawyer and has been involved in a significant number of the landmark cases in the jurisdiction in recent years on behalf of contracting authorities, utilities and unsuccessful tenderers.
Patrick was a member of the CBI Working Group appointed to consider the reform of public procurement in Northern Ireland, was a co-opted member of the Professional Ethics and Guidance committee of the Law Society of Northern Ireland and currently sits on the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce Competitiveness Committee.
He is a former Ireland hockey captain who amassed an impressive 151 caps, 92 of those as captain.
Patrick is recognised as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 UK Guide and ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide
“Patrick is a classy lawyer who is detail-oriented, industrious and a good communicator with his clients. He is also highly knowledgeable across a range of sectors.” Chambers UK
‘Patrick Brown is one of the best senior solicitors that I’ve ever worked with. His attention to detail and strategic approach to our case have been crucial in seeking a resolution.’ Legal 500
“Very bright, very organised and outstandingly good.” Chambers UK
“Patrick is an excellent, experienced lawyer.” Chambers UK
“Patrick was impressive in the way in which he managed our relationship with barristers and ensured we really understood what was going on – he drove the matter exceptionally well.” Chambers UK
“He is very calm and assured, strong on strategy and has excellent contacts.” Chambers UK
Experience
Infrastructure and procurement
- CGI IT UK Limited vs Department of Finance [2024] NIKB49
- Worldwide Environmental Products Inc vs Driver and Vehicle Agency [2022] NIQB64
- Lagan Construction Limited t/a Charles Brand vs Northern Ireland Water [2020] NIQB61
- Glen Water vs Northern Ireland Water [2017] NIQB20
- Lowry Bros Limited and Albert George Wilson t/a A G Wilson vs Northern Ireland Water Limited [2012] NIQB105 and [2013] NIQB23
- Irish Waste Services Limited vs Northern Ireland Water Limited and Others [2010] NIQB13 and [2013] NIQB41.
- Easycoach Limited vs Department for Regional Development [2012] NIQB10.
- Resource (NI) Limited vs Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service [2011] NIQB121.
- Federal Security Services Limited vs Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Resource (NI) Limited [2009] NICH3.
- Federal Security Services Limited vs Northern Ireland Court Service and Resource (NI) Limited [2009] NIQB15.
Energy and Regulatory
- Prime Power Generation Limited’s Application and EP Kilroot Limited’s Application [2024] NIKB 102
- EP Kilroot Limited’s Application and in the matter of a decision of the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (acting through is Single Electricity Market Committee) [2024] NIKB 104
- EP Kilroot Limited’s Application (No 2) [2024] NIKB 105
- Re: EP NI Energy – Utility Regulator decision dated 8 January 2024
- Brockaboy Windfarm Limited – Utility Regulator decision dated 30 January 2023
Public and Administrative
- Mooreland and Owenvarragh Residents’ Association’s Application [2022] NIQB40
- Re: Toner’s Application [2021] NIQB 112
- Re: Toner’s Application [2017] NIQB 49
- Victoria Housing Estates vs The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [2014] NICH20.
- The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland vs Bangor Provident Trust [2014] NICH19.
- Mooreland and Owenvarragh Residents’ Association’s Application [2014] NIQB130.
- Re : British Medical Associations Application [2012] NIQB 90
- Re : Warner Chilcott UK Ltd and Caridian BCT NI Ltd’s Application [2011] NIQB 137
