Author: Megan Rippin

University of Bologna Seminar on FPS, “International Law in Practice” Seminar Series – On 13 May 2024, Laura Rees-Evans spoke at a seminar on “Full Protection and Security in International Investment Law: Old and New Challenges”.  The seminar was part of the ILA Italy’s “International Law in Practice” seminar series, and was hosted by the University of Bologna.

9th EFILA Annual Conference – On 25 April 2024, Laura Rees-Evans spoke at the 9th EFILA Annual Conference in Frankfurt as a commentator on Prof. Dr. Mathias Wolkewitz’s Keynote Speech on “Foreign direct investments in times of geopolitical uncertainty?”  Further details of the event are available here.

ASIL Annual Meeting

ASIL Annual Meeting: On 4 April 2024, Eileen Crowley moderated a panel discussing the ILC’s Draft Articles on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters, the current legal framework governing disasters, and the responsibilities of State actors and international organisations in managing their effects.

Promotions to partner at Fietta LLP – Fietta LLP is delighted to announce that Laura Rees-Evans and Oonagh Sands have been promoted to the firm’s partnership. Commenting on the development, Stephen Fietta KC said: “We are immensely proud and excited about the addition of Laura and Oonagh to the partnership at Fietta. They are each formidable practitioners and among the brightest rising stars in the global PIL community.” To read Global Arbitration Review’s coverage, click here.

Promotions to partner at Fietta LLP – Fietta LLP is delighted to announce that Laura Rees-Evans and Oonagh Sands have been promoted to the firm’s partnership. Commenting on the development, Stephen Fietta KC said: “We are immensely proud and excited about the addition of Laura and Oonagh to the partnership at Fietta. They are each formidable practitioners and among the brightest rising stars in the global PIL community.” To read Global Arbitration Review’s coverage, click here.

Global Market Leaders 2024 – Chambers Global 2024 has recognised Fietta LLP in both public international law and international arbitration, ranked a tier higher for public international law. The team has been described as “very close-knit” and “exceptional”. Stephen Fietta KC is ranked as a global top-tier practitioner in public international law, clients commenting that “Stephen’s strategic acumen is second to none”. The Chambers Global firm profile can be viewed here: https://chambers.com/law-firm/fietta-llp-global-2:22888958.

Global Market Leaders 2024 – Chambers Global 2024 has recognised Fietta LLP in both public international law and international arbitration, ranked a tier higher for public international law. The team has been described as “very close-knit” and “exceptional”. Stephen Fietta KC is ranked as a global top-tier practitioner in public international law, clients commenting that “Stephen’s strategic acumen is second to none”. The Chambers Global firm profile can be viewed here: https://chambers.com/law-firm/fietta-llp-global-2:22888958.

First Among Equals: On 3 April 2023, Ashique Rahman co-hosted a hybrid seminar “First among equals”. Ashique participated in debating the case for mediation, litigation and arbitration in resolving large commercial disputes. 

First Among Equals: On 3 April 2023, Ashique Rahman co-hosted a hybrid seminar “First among equals”. Ashique participated in debating the case for mediation, litigation and arbitration in resolving large commercial disputes.

Lecture at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at the University of Leiden: On 27 March 2023, Jiries Saadeh guest-lectured at the University of Leiden in The Netherlands on the future of investment-treaty arbitration and upcoming challenges and opportunities.

Lecture at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at the University of Leiden: On 27 March 2023, Jiries Saadeh guest-lectured at the University of Leiden in The Netherlands on the future of investment-treaty arbitration and upcoming challenges and opportunities.

Lecture at Centre for International Law & Human Rights, University of Lancaster: On 8 March 2023, Oonagh Sands guest-lectured at the University of Lancaster on the new UNCLOS Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.

Lecture at Centre for International Law & Human Rights, University of Lancaster: On 8 March 2023, Oonagh Sands guest-lectured at the University of Lancaster on the new UNCLOS Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.

Thought Leaders conference on Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement: On 25 January 2022, Jiries Saadeh will be speaking on developments in ICSID, ECT and bilateral / multilateral investment and commercial arbitration involving sovereigns.  The full schedule is available here.

Thought Leaders conference on Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement: On 25 January 2023, Jiries Saadeh spoke on developments in ICSID, ECT and bilateral / multilateral investment and commercial arbitration involving sovereigns.  The full schedule is available here.

German Arbitration Institute discussion of the new ICSID Arbitration Rules: On 12 January 2023, Stephen Fietta KC participated in an online seminar hosted by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) to discuss recent changes to the ICSID Arbitration Rules and their potential implications for future ICSID arbitration

German Arbitration Institute discussion of the new ICSID Arbitration Rules: On 12 January 2023, Stephen Fietta KC participated in an online seminar hosted by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) to discuss recent changes to the ICSID Arbitration Rules and their potential implications for future ICSID arbitration.