Qualifications

• LLB Hons, London School of Economics and Political Science
• Called to the Bar of England and Wales (Middle Temple)
• Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

Practice Areas

• International Arbitration
• Construction & Engineering
• Infrastructure Projects
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Media
• Income Tax and Customs Disputes

Professional Affiliations

• Co-Chairman, Arbitration and Construction Law Sub-Committee of the Malaysian Bar Council (2017-2019)
• Chairman, Arbitration Sub-Committee of the Malaysian Bar Council (2015-2017)
• Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Fellow, Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators
• Panel Arbitrator, Asian International Arbitration Centre
• Panel Arbitrator, International Chamber of Commerce Malaysia
• Panel Arbitrator, Bangalore International Mediation, Arbitration & Conciliation Centre
• Reserve Panel Arbitrator, Singapore International Arbitration Centre
• Accredited Mediator, Malaysian Mediation Centre

Experience

• Advisory and dispute resolution services throughout the energy sector, including oil, gas, coal, electricity and renewable energy-related projects
• Power arbitrations which have involved issues relating to, among others, construction of power stations, operation and maintenance of power stations, generation capacity payments under power purchase agreements (PPAs), the construction of power transmission lines, and the operations of the National Grid System
• Construction and engineering arbitrations involving dams, reclamation works, highways, seawater desalination plant and water treatment plants, gas compression systems, museums, hospitals, bridges, elevated highways, marine jetties, skyscrapers, airports and military facilities, petrochemical plants, and petroleum shore tank facilities
• Commercial arbitrations involving telecommunication systems, logistics contracts, insurance policies, shareholder disputes, and public concession agreements

Notable Publications

• Contributor — Hishamudin Yunus: Celebrating Judicial Independence, LHAG (2018)
• Contributor — The Legal 500 (Legalease): Construction Country Comparative Guide (Malaysia)
• Contributor — The Malaysian Civil Procedure (White Book) 2013, 2015 and 2018 by Sweet & Maxwell Asia
• Contributor — Arbitration in Malaysia, A Practical Guide (2016, Sweet & Maxwell)
• Contributor — Arbitration World, International Series (2016, Thomson Reuters)
• Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: The Continued March of Private Justice? [2016] Law Review 574; [2016] 9 CLJ i

Accolades

The Legal 500

“Nitin Nadkarni, the head of construction disputes, is a prolific arbitrator as well as being ‘the authority on defamation’.”

Chambers and Partners

Leading Lawyer (Band 1) Dispute Resolution 2013 to 2019

Nitin Nadkarni is a leading figure in the field of construction arbitration and litigation. Described as a very competent advocate, his practice focuses on oil and gas and energy matters. He also acts regularly in commercial disputes, including media disputes.

Partner Nitin Nadkarni is one of the most sought-after construction disputes experts. He’s very polished, so when it comes to court advocacy it helps a lot and he is very thorough in his work, say clients.

Nitin Nadkarni is highly specialised in the construction sector, particularly in arbitration proceedings. He is highly active with arbitration disputes, representing an impressive portfolio of clients.

Sharp advocate who presents his cases decisively and convincingly.

With over 30 years of experience, Nitin Nadkarni is frequently cited as a leading figure for construction disputes. Especially active on international arbitration, he specialises in engineering, infrastructure and energy mandates, alongside a range of general commercial cases.

Asialaw Profiles

Leading Lawyer 2019 for Construction and Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Energy and Natural Resources

Construction is another area in which the firm excels. Led by partner Nitin Nadkarni, the firm is frequently involved in construction arbitration and litigation involving developers and multinational corporations.