Ms. Binita Shrikant Hathi

About Binita Hathi | Oil & Gas Projects Practice

Ms. Binita Hathi, Partner at Brus Chambers, co-leads the firms renowned Oil & Gas and Energy Projects Arbitration Practice. She is recognized among Indias preeminent lawyers for energy project disputes, contractual claims, regulatory matters, and cross-border arbitration in the oil & gas sector. With decades of expertise in upstream, midstream and downstream projects, Ms. Hathi is sought after for her deep understanding of production sharing contracts (PSC), LNG transactions, pipeline construction, and joint operating agreements.

Brus Chambers, under her leadership, is acclaimed as Indias leading law firm for energy and resources disputes, particularly in project delays, force majeure, cost overrun claims, and international arbitration under ICC, UNCITRAL and LCIA rules. Clients describe the firm as practical, responsive, and commercially astute.

Practice Highlights & Expertise

Ms. Hathis practice spans advisory and contentious matters in:

• Arbitration of disputes under Production Sharing and Revenue Sharing Contracts
• LNG terminal construction and supply disputes
• Pipeline construction claims, delays and compensation disputes
• Regulatory compliance under Indias Petroleum and Natural Gas rules
• Joint venture and operating disputes among consortium members
• Upstream exploration and production project agreements
• Midstream transportation, storage, and tariff disputes
• Downstream refinery, marketing and distribution disputes
• Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Indian courts

Why Clients Choose Brus Chambers for Oil & Gas Projects

• Sector knowledge: Unparalleled grasp of technical and commercial realities of oil & gas contracts
• Proven success: Record of high-value recoveries in domestic and international arbitrations
• Strategic solutions: Creative, commercially viable strategies tailored to client goals
• Cost control: Transparent and flexible fee arrangements with budget monitoring

Representative Work

• Represented a leading consortium in ICC arbitration over cost overruns in offshore drilling worth USD 200 million
• Acted for an LNG supplier in UNCITRAL arbitration over force majeure and supply chain disruption
• Advised on enforcement of a USD 50 million foreign award in a petroleum joint venture dispute
• Handled claims for defective pipeline construction for a national oil company
• Negotiated settlement of refinery shutdown and insurance claims for a global energy major

Thought Leadership & Publications

• Oil & Gas Arbitration in India – co-authored reference work on project arbitration
• Energy Disputes: Regulatory and Contractual Issues – contributing editor
• Regular contributor to leading journals on LNG, PSCs, and energy sector trends

Professional Approach

• Commercial focus: Prioritizing business continuity and practical solutions
• Client-centric: Clear communication and proactive advice
• International outlook: Coordinating multi-jurisdictional disputes seamlessly

Contact Ms. Binita Hathi

For advice and representation in oil & gas, energy projects disputes or regulatory issues, please contact:
Mobile: +91-97699-46864
Email: binita@brus.in
Office: 8, Rajabahadur Mansion, Ambalal Doshi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001, India