Nicholas is an Independent Advocate & Arbitrator based in London.
He is an English law qualified solicitor-advocate specialising as counsel in international arbitration and sitting as arbitrator. Nicholas has sat as an arbitrator on India-related disputes in London, Singapore, and various seats in India under institutional rules and ad hoc.
Nicholas has enjoyed a 25+ year career in international dispute resolution. He previously practised in the dispute resolution groups of two international law firms (Herbert Smith Freehills and Bird & Bird) and was a partner for over 15 years, including heading up the Singapore arbitration practice of Herbert Smith Freehills, and the London arbitration practice of Bird & Bird. He has been heavily involved acting on India-related commercial and investment treaty disputes for the last 20 years.
Nicholas has handled cases as counsel or arbitrator across numerous industry sectors including energy, power, financial services, life sciences, leisure, maritime services, aviation, telecoms, media, technology, manufacturing, insurance/reinsurance, and consumer goods. Nicholas has also acted for and against State governments on commercial disputes.