Aurore Nicaud focuses her practice in the construction and energy sectors, in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. She represents owners and developers of large infrastructure and energy projects, both in transactional and dispute resolution capacities, by assisting her clients throughout the entire project spectrum, commencing at project conception, continuing through project management, and resolving construction-related disputes.
She regularly represents clients in international commercial and investor-state arbitration matters, particularly in construction disputes. She has represented clients in arbitral tribunals around the world, including before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR).
Aurore practices law with fluency in English, Spanish, and French. She is licensed to practice law in multiple U.S. jurisdictions, as well as in Colombia, and was admitted to practice law in France (currently inactive). She received her legal training in the United States and France, and is a fellow of the Chartered Instituted of Arbitrators in London.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' 2026
•Alternative Dispute Resolution
•Construction Law
•Energy Law
•Recipient, New York State Bar Association, 'Empire State Counsel Award' for significant pro bono contributions, 2008