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Nic Henrikson

Co-Managing Partner
About

Nic is Co-Managing Partner Oman and a market leading litigator. He is highly experienced in commercial, construction and insurance disputes.

Nic has appeared in an array of major arbitrations before the International Chamber of Commerce, London Court of International Arbitration, Singapore International Arbitration Centre and in various ad hoc proceedings. Whilst practicing in the Sultanate of Oman, Nic has been instructed in some of the most significant and market leading disputes in the nation. He works closely with DLA’s in-house team of Omani advocates in advising clients on disputes before higher courts in the Sultanate.

Nic regularly acts for major international investors and prominent commercial and government sector enterprises. He often advises on non-contentious matters such as insurance and cyber risk and construction project documentation, including Omani Standard Form and FIDIC contracts.

Nic is ranked prominently in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, with one review noting: "Nic Henrikson has that valuable ability of quickly being able identify the key issues and advise on them unambiguously.’" One client remarked: "[He] is often seen as the first choice among larger international firms for advice on Omani law issues." Another client remarked: "Nic Henrikson is very easy to deal with, commercial and sharp - highly recommended."

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising an international financiers' consortium on multiple disputes with subcontractors at a desalination plant in Oman.*
  • Advising an Omani port and freezone authority in multiple disputes with commercial entities, including related arbitrations conducted under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and associated Omani court proceedings for the enforcement of awards.*
  • Acting on behalf of an international services firm in an arbitration at the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC) concerning variation claims and liquidated damages.*
  • Acting for an Omani tourism entity in the defence of a multimillion dollar claim arising from COVID-19 related impacts and termination issues.*
  • Representing one of Oman's largest independent contractors regarding variation claims, payment disputes, and allegations of latent defects.*
  • Acting for several contractors in disputes with an Omani government entity over payment claims and the enforcement of arbitral awards related to a significant transport infrastructure project.*
  • Advising an Austrian provider of health infrastructure on claims management and various disputes arising from a health infrastructure project.*
  • Defending an Omani company in an LCIA arbitration involving alleged breaches of commercial agreements.*
  • Representing a Kuwaiti-Omani joint venture contractor in the defense of an ad hoc arbitration based in Oman concerning a shopping centre in southern Oman.*
  • Representing an Omani joint venture in an ad hoc arbitration based in Oman against a state-owned entity over earthworks and piping infrastructure.*
*Denotes experience prior to joining DLA Piper
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Griffith University, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, 2010
  • Griffith University, B.A., 2010
  • Griffith University, LLB (Hons), 2009

Publications and media

  • Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in Oman: A practical guide
  • Oman – India Judicial Cooperation Agreement: A milestone for cross border litigation New Maritime Law in Oman
  • New Maritime Law in Oman (co-authored)
  • The Coronavirus and Force Majeure - An Oman Perspective

PRESENTATIONS AND Seminars

  • Ranked in Chambers and Partners, 2020 to date, Oman, Dispute Resolution
  • Ranked in Legal 500 Private Practice Middle East Powerlist for Arbitration, 2023
  • Ranked in Legal 500, 2022, Dispute Resolution – Oman
  • Top Ten Dispute Resolution Champion – Business Today
  • Next Generation Partner: Legal 500 (2023)

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Australian Oman Business Group
  • Society of Construction Law (Gulf)
  • Swedish Business Council (Dubai)

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