Nick Pinder

Nick is a Partner in our Construction and Engineering practice, based in London.

He advises clients on complex disputes across the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on high-value litigation and international arbitration on major capital projects. His experience spans proceedings before the English High Court and arbitrations under major institutional rules, including the LCIA and ICC. Clients turn to Nick for his strategic insight, technical fluency, and ability to deliver results in contentious and high-pressure environments.

Nick has acted on a wide range of disputes involving power generation, oil and gas infrastructure, and large-scale commercial developments. He has recently advised on a €50 million arbitration concerning a gas power plant, defended a Middle Eastern bank in High Court proceedings involving arbitral award challenges, advised an international company on loss recovery following the termination of a gas project in Mozambique and supported an international energy client through disputes on a £400 million thermal power project. He also regularly counsels clients on dispute avoidance and risk mitigation strategies for major capital projects.

Having spent three years on secondment in the Middle East, Nick brings valuable regional insight to his international practice. He has represented clients in disputes across Europe, Africa, the Gulf, and Asia, including matters involving subsea disputes, offshore platforms, telecoms infrastructure and cross-border supply chain issues. His global perspective and commercial approach make him a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional challenges.