Nicholas Henchie
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Construction: International Arbitration
Band 1
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Nick is a Leading Individual in the Legal 500 UK 2023 Construction rankings and is ranked in Band 1 for International Arbitration, Construction, in Chambers 2023. He has been described by Chambers UK as “one of the most important construction lawyers in the world” and “a truly exceptional and very determined lawyer” who “you underestimate at your peril”. Nick has also previously been described in Chambers as “widely regarded as a market leader in international construction arbitration”, a “construction law heavyweight”, and a “brilliant strategist”.
Nick has a wide range of experience, focusing on international arbitration and dispute resolution of construction and engineering disputes all over the world, as well as drafting construction contracts and procurement strategy development, and all aspects of construction insurance.
In recent years, Nick has increasingly advised clients regarding the engineering aspects of major energy projects, particularly offshore works and vessels. He is particularly well known for his lead role in a number of high profile ICC arbitrations concerning major international construction projects.
Nick’s experience covers projects, international disputes, and arbitrations in the UK, Turkey, Singapore, Hong Kong, St. Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Jordan, India, Egypt, Algeria, Gambia, Angola, Venezuela, Chile, Dominican Republic, Panama, Qatar, UAE, Caspian Sea, and other European countries.
A leading authority on the FIDIC and LOGIC/CRINE forms of contract, and EPC and EPCM contracting, Nick advises regularly on highly complex disputes involving detailed technical construction and engineering issues (defective works, delay and cumulative impact claims, errors in FEED and basic engineering, claims for loss and expense, disruption, force majeure, termination, etc.), related to many types of engineering and construction projects.
Nick has represented a wide variety of clients in very significant international arbitrations and numerous pieces of litigation in the Technology and Construction Court, as well as before high-profile Dispute Adjudication Boards and a substantial number of domestic adjudications.
Nick serves as Managing Partner of the London office.
Chambers Review
UK
Nicholas Henchie co-heads the firm's international construction group and frequently assists clients with high-value arbitrations across the globe. He has deep expertise in disputes concerning energy and infrastructure projects in various jurisdictions, including the UK, Latin America and the Middle East.
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Provided by Chambers
"Nick is a leading partner in international arbitration."
"Nick is a leading partner in international arbitration."