Biography
Nikhil Banerjee is an Associate in the International Arbitration Group in Paris. His experience includes representing both corporations and State entities in construction, energy, and investor-State arbitration disputes. Nikhil also has experience in complex litigation, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Prior to joining White & Case, Nikhil acquired experience as a Trainee Solicitor within an international law firm in Sydney, Australia, including undertaking a secondment in the dispute resolution practice in London. Before this, Nikhil worked as a Judicial Associate in the Supreme Court of Victoria, and in a professional services advisory firm specializing in corporate taxation.
Experience
Advising a State entity of its prospects of annulment under the ICSID Convention in relation to an adverse award related to damages arising under a Gas Purchase and Supply Agreement;
Representing an international investor in a DIAC-administered arbitration arising from the termination of a contractor in a large commercial project in the United Arab Emirates;
Advising a State entity on contractual breach and termination issues under a suite of public infrastructure contracts, including preparing related documentation and correspondence;