Ms. Binita Shrikant Hathi

About Binita Hathi | Natural Resources Contractual Arbitration

Ms. Binita Hathi, Partner at Brus Chambers, co-heads the firms Natural Resources & Arbitration practice. She is recognized as a foremost Indian lawyer in contractual disputes involving energy, mining, and environmental issues. She represents governments, state-owned entities, and multinational corporations in arbitrations arising out of complex natural resources contracts. Ranked consistently by Legal500, Whos Who Legal and Chambers Global, Ms. Hathi is known for her strategic advice, deep industry knowledge, and excellent results.

Brus Chambers, under her leadership, is trusted by clients worldwide for its expertise in contractual arbitration relating to natural resources, energy, and sustainability sectors.

Practice Areas & Expertise

From Mumbai, Ms. Hathi leads a dedicated team advising on:

• Contractual disputes in oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy sectors
• Mining joint ventures, royalties, concessions, and offtake agreements
• Environmental compliance and resource management disputes
• Investment treaty arbitration under BITs and multilateral treaties
• Enforcement of international awards on natural resources contracts
• Sustainability, climate-related contractual claims and disputes

Representative Work

• Advised on ICC arbitration for breach of coal supply contract by a state entity, securing a multi-million-dollar award.
• Defended a renewable energy company in SIAC arbitration concerning delays in a solar power PPA.
• Acted in an UNCITRAL arbitration over environmental damages claims brought by a host government against an oil major.
• Successfully enforced an LCIA award relating to a mining joint venture in Indian courts.

Specialist Services Offered

• Drafting and advising on natural resources and energy contracts
• Institutional and ad hoc arbitration under ICC, SIAC, LCIA, UNCITRAL
• Legal audits and risk assessments of resource contracts
• Strategic advice on settlement and mediation of disputes
• Litigation support for interim reliefs and enforcement actions

Why Clients Choose Brus Chambers & Binita Hathi

• Sectoral expertise: Profound knowledge of the legal and technical aspects of natural resources.
• Results-driven: Proven track record in achieving favourable awards and settlements.
• Global reach: Ability to coordinate disputes across jurisdictions and forums worldwide.
• Practical insights: Commercially viable solutions to complex disputes.

Professional Recognition

Ms. Hathi is recognized by clients and peers for her clarity of thought, ability to distil complex issues, and excellent negotiation skills. She is consistently ranked among Indias top lawyers in natural resources arbitration by Legal500, Whos Who Legal and Chambers Global.

Contact Ms. Binita Hathi

For advice or representation in natural resources contractual arbitration, please contact:

Mobile: +91-97699-46864
Email: binita@brus.in
Office: 8, Rajabahadur Mansion, Ambalal Doshi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001, India