On 11 March 2020, the WHO declared the spread of COVID-19 a pandemic. At the time, 114 States had reported cases. In a bid to halt the spread of the virus domestically and internationally, many States started winding back public life. The measures, some of which are unprecedented in times of peace, all have one purpose: to […]
Law of International Organisations
WEBINAR: COVID-19, international organisations and the doctrine of force majeure
Grotius Chambers will hold a webinar for those interested in understanding the legal implications of COVID-19 for international organisations. Date: Thursday, 2 April 2020Time (CET): 1:30 pm (Group I) and 3 pm (Group II)Online-based webinar This highly practical webinar will canvass international public and private law issues and is of special interest to practitioners specializing in international organisations law as well as legal […]
Grotius Chambers supports the 19th Brussels European Forum
Grotius Chambers is proud to support the 19th Brussels European Forum, to be held at the European Centre La Foresta, Belgium, from 22 – 28 March 2020. The Forum will tackle an issue that is as ambitious as it is important: Global Power Shifts: Opportunities for Cooperation in Times of Fragmentation An excellent networking opportunity, […]
Immunities of international organisations
Grotius Chambers on the immunities of international organisations: the US Supreme Court in Jam vs IFC. Grotius Chambers hosted a panel discussion on the US Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Jam vs IFC (No. 17–1011 of 27 February 2019). In its decision, the court rejected the argument that the IFC enjoyed absolute immunity in the […]