International law

International law is extremely relevant to any corporation or organisation with a presence in multiple jurisdictions, and to anyone involved in trans-national trade, commerce and investment.

In a shrinking world, global and regional cooperation increases the need for corporations to understand international law and the impact of international and extra-territorial regulation.

• Economic sanctions
• Export control legislation
• Anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and anti-terrorism regulations
• US alien torts legislation
• Bilateral investment treaties and investment protection
• International environmental law and regulation, including obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
• International trade law, including the WTO regime and its provisions
• Risk assessments for international projects and investments.

Traditional public international law is extremely important in relationships involving a State or international organisation and we advise on:

• State and diplomatic immunity
• Privileges and immunities of international organisations
• Treaty obligations
• State responsibility
• Boundary disputes
• Human rights
• International environmental law
• Law of the sea
• Proceedings before specially constituted claims tribunals
• Proceedings before other international courts and tribunals, including the International Court of Justice.