Law of International Organisations
We can assist with advising on the scope of immunity clauses in seat agreements and assisting with the development, preparation and passage of comprehensive governance frameworks. We can also assist in protecting the rights of international organisations, providing legal advice and representation on the correct application of such frameworks.
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We can advise former, current and future international civil servants on their rights and obligations vis-a-vis their employing international organisation. We can help protect rights and interests of international civil servants and, if necessary, represent them in dispute resolution procedures, including in internal and external processes. Our team can handle a wide range of work-related issues, including disputes relating to contractual matters, fair treatment, staff selection, abolition of posts, benefits and entitlements, harassment, discrimination or abuse of authority as well as disciplinary measures.
Back to topInternational Contract and Transactional Law
We can help you with your international business, helping you to develop and strengthen negotiation positions and to get what you expect from your deal. We can help you to make well-informed choices as early as possible, and assist with managing the many challenges and risks associated with international transactions efficiently and effectively. We seek certainty, clarity, and confidence for your international dealings.
Back to topInternational litigation and arbitration
We can assist you with vindicating your rights using alternative dispute resolution processes, including amicable settlements and arbitration, or cross-border litigation. We can conduct a preliminary case and risk assessment of your situation and advise on the options, including those you have in relation to the preferred forum and the applicable law, but also any evidentiary questions. This enables you to make the best informed decision, choosing the option most suited to quell your dispute. We readily assemble the most capable team to represent you before tribunals and courts and can assist with the enforcement of arbitral awards and judgments in foreign jurisdictions.
Back to topInternational disputes involving States
In relation to disputes among States, we can counsel in relation to a wide range of public international law issues, including to territorial sovereignty, immunities and privileges. We can also represent States before international courts and tribunals, including in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) or the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). In matters between private investors and States, we can provide advice on issues such as expropriation, fair and equitable treatment, equal treatment, most-favored nation treatment, but also on the intersection between business and human rights and in relation to environmental issues. Moreover, we are familiar with most investor-state dispute settlement procedures and can offer representation before relevant tribunals. Finally, our expertise in this practice area allows us to advise States on negotiating and implementing favorable bilateral investment treaties (BITs).
Back to topPolicy and Governance Development
We have extensive experience in developing comprehensive legal policies for governments keen to internationalise their legal and governance frameworks. We use comparative methods and are guided by international best practices, while keeping a keen eye on domestic distinctiveness, legal traditions as well as culture and can cooperate in the implementation of such policies. Moreover, we can assist in preparing government delegations to participate in negotiating international instruments, advise on ratification / accession procedures and help with the domestic implementation of international treaties.
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