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  • Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall
  • Special Counsel
  • Telephone: +1.613.355.7670
  • Email: amcdougall@perlaw.ca

Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall is Special Counsel to Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall and its International Arbitration Group. Previously a Partner with the firm and founder of its International Arbitration Group, Andrew has substantial oral advocacy experience in English and French and acts as counsel and arbitrator in cross-border disputes involving among other things joint ventures, oil & gas, construction, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, telecommunications, defence, power, mining, and other natural resources. He is trained and qualified in common law and civil law and has worked with the laws of numerous jurisdictions, representing clients from around the world in disputes of up to several billion dollars.

Ranked in 2011 among Global Arbitration Review's 45 Under 45 as one of the leading international arbitration lawyers in the world and selected one of Lexpert's 2009 Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40, Andrew is considered “among the next generation of Canadian arbitration stars” (Chambers Global, 2011). He is valued for his "clear and pragmatic advice" (Chambers Global, 2011), and clients are "impressed" by “his preparation and attention to detail” and “focused, credible and convincing arguments” (GAR 100, 2011). Andrew is recognized in leading legal directories such as the GAR 100, Chambers Global, the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, Legal 500, PLC Which Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal, and the Guide to the World’s Leading Commercial Arbitration Experts. 

Andrew is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce’s Canadian and French National Committees and is on the Roster of Arbitrators of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. A frequent speaker and writer, Andrew has taught international arbitration at University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He has extensive experience in international arbitration advocacy training and is a member of the Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy's Executive Committee.

Andrew is also a Partner in the International Arbitration Group of White & Case LLP. Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. and White & Case LLP are not associated firms.

  • Selected Experience:

    Disputes Andrew has represented clients in include: 

    • Multi-billion dollar LCIA arbitration in London governed by English law over a merger, including US bankruptcy litigation;
    • Billion dollar ICC arbitration in Paris governed by a Middle Eastern law over a construction project, including jurisdictional issues and US litigation;
    • US $700 million UNCITRAL arbitration in Brussels governed by English law over an option agreement in the oil and gas sector, including litigation in Jersey, Gibraltar, and Cyprus relating to interim relief and actions against third parties;
    • US $600 million UNCITRAL arbitration in Brussels governed by English law over a share sale and purchase agreement in the oil and gas sector, including litigation in Cyprus;
    • US $300 million UNCITRAL arbitration in Vienna governed by Russian law over a joint venture in the oil and gas sector, including fraud and corruption issues and litigation in Switzerland, Slovakia, and Austria relating to challenge of a final award, enforcement, and bankruptcy;
    • US $250 million ICC arbitration in Zurich governed by a Middle Eastern law over construction of public roadworks and infrastructure; 
    • US $250 million LCIA arbitration in London governed by English law over shareholder agreements;
    • US $200 million ICC arbitration in Geneva governed by a North African law over construction of a gas plant in North Africa;
    • US $200 million pre-arbitral ICSID and ICC disputes over a natural resources project in South America;
    • US $170 million UNCITRAL and Vienna Rules arbitration in Vienna governed by Russian law over a joint venture in the oil and gas sector, including fraud and corruption issues and litigation in Austria relating to challenges of interim and final awards;
    • US $150 million pre-arbitral ICSID and ICC disputes over an energy project in Asia;
    • US $130 million Saudi Rules arbitration in Saudi Arabia governed by a Middle Eastern law over construction of a gas plant in the Middle East;
    • US $100 million ad hoc arbitration in North America governed by a North American law over a contract in the aerospace and defence industries;
    • US $100 million ICC arbitration in Paris governed by French law over a contract in the telecommunications sector;
    • US $100 million LCIA arbitration in Paris governed by Greek law over construction of an airport;
    • US $80 million pre-arbitral Chinese Arbitration Association dispute governed by an Asian law over construction of a high-speed railway;
    • US $75 million pre-arbitral ICC dispute governed by French law over an acquisition of companies in several European countries, including fraud and corruption issues;
    • US $70 million ICC arbitration in Paris governed by an African law over construction of a dam;
    • US $60 million ICC arbitration in Paris governed by a European law over a joint venture in the Middle East;
    • US $40 million pre-arbitral ICC dispute governed by a Scandinavian law over a joint venture in the defence industry;
    • EUR 30 million pre-arbitral ICC dispute governed by German law over a joint venture in the aerospace industry;
    • US $25 million ICC arbitration in Prague governed by Czech law over a joint venture in the power sector;
    • £20 million ICC arbitration in Paris governed by English law over a licencing agreement in the beauty products industry;
    • US $20 million UNCITRAL arbitration in Vienna governed by Russian law over a joint venture in the oil and gas sector;
    • US $13 million fast-track ICC arbitration in Paris governed by a Middle Eastern law over a land remediation;
    • EUR 10 million ad hoc arbitration in Zurich governed by Swiss and New York law over the supply of technology and equipment; and
    • US $10 million ICC arbitration in London governed by English law over a real estate project in China, including litigation in China, England, and the Caribbean relating to interim relief, challenge of a final award, enforcement, and liquidation.

    Disputes Andrew has acted as arbitrator in include:

    • Arbitration in Santiago among US and South American parties governed by US law over a franchise agreement;
    • Arbitration in Toronto among Caribbean and Central American parties governed by Canadian law over a natural resources project in South America;
    • Arbitration in Miami between US and Caribbean parties governed by a Caribbean law over a real estate project in the Caribbean;
    • Arbitration in Paris between Scandinavian and Western European parties governed by English law over a sale of goods;
    • Arbitration in Zurich between New Zealand and Swiss parties governed by Swiss law over a licence agreement; and
    • Arbitration among athletes and a national sports organization over team selection for the junior worlds.
    Credentials:
    • Solicitor Advocate, England & Wales, 1999 
    • Barrister & Solicitor, Ontario, 1997
    • Avocat, Québec, 1997
    • Admitted to the Paris Bar, 2001-2008
    • Fox Scholarship, Harold G. Fox Education Fund, Middle Temple, London, 1997
    • LL.L., Civil Law, University of Ottawa, 1995
    • LL.B., Common Law, University of Ottawa, Highest Standing in Trial Advocacy, 1994
    • B.A., Université Laval, Québec City, 1991
    Memberships/Affiliations:
    • ICC Canadian National Committee
    • ICC French National Committee
    • ICDR, Roster of Arbitrators
    • Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, Roster of Arbitrators
    • Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy, Executive Committee
    • International Bar Association, Arbitration Committee and New York Convention Sub-Committee
    • Institute for Transnational Arbitration, Advisory Board
    • Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners, Advisory Board
    • Journal of Arbitration and Mediation, Editorial Board
    • International Arbitration Institute
    • London Court of International Arbitration
    • CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, Arbitration Committee
    • The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, MCIArb
    • ADR Institute of Canada
    • Canadian Bar Association, International Law Section Business Dispute Resolution Committee
    • Solicitors' Association of Higher Court Advocates
    • Cercle international Rouge et Or de l'Université Laval, Founding Member
    • The Harold G. Fox Education Fund, Canadian Trustee
    • Goodenough College, Alumnus
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