ICSID Review Case Comment: On 13 June 2023, the ICSID Review published as an “advance article” a Case Comment co-authored by Laura Rees-Evans on the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in ‘Maduro Board’ of the Central Bank of Venezuela v. ‘Guaidó Board’ of the Central Bank of Venezuela. To access the article (with subscription), click here.
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Published work on Arbitration Regulation: On 11 November 2021 Jiries Saadeh and Miglena Angelova contributed a chapter on “UK: Investor State Arbitration Laws and Regulations”, published in the International Comparative Legal Guide – Investor-State Arbitration 2022. To read the full chapter, click the link below: https://iclg.com/practice-areas/investor-state-arbitration-laws-and-regulations/united-kingdom
Published work on Arbitration Regulation: On 11 November 2021 Jiries Saadeh and Miglena Angelova contributed a chapter on “UK: Investor State Arbitration Laws and Regulations”, published in the International Comparative Legal Guide – Investor-State Arbitration 2022. To read the full chapter, click the link below:
https://iclg.com/practice-areas/investor-state-arbitration-laws-and-regulations/united-kingdom
GAR Conference: On 9 November 2021, Stephen Fietta KC co-chaired the GAR Live: London 2021 Conference which was the first event of its kind since 2019. Panels of leading practitioners and experts discussed topical issues such as the practice of international arbitration after the COVID pandemic; the drive towards carbon-neutrality in international arbitration; the future of arbitration involving State parties in the UK and Europe; and the enforceability of tribunal sanctions. Stephen commented: “It was a huge pleasure today to co-chair (with Hilary Heilbron KC) one of the first in-person international arbitration conferences since the pandemic. I would like to thank all of our speakers, attendees, organisers and sponsors for making the event such a great success”.
GAR Conference: On 9 November 2021, Stephen Fietta KC co-chaired the GAR Live: London 2021 Conference which was the first event of its kind since 2019. Panels of leading practitioners and experts discussed topical issues such as the practice of international arbitration after the COVID pandemic; the drive towards carbon-neutrality in international arbitration; the future of arbitration involving State parties in the UK and Europe; and the enforceability of tribunal sanctions. Stephen commented: “It was a huge pleasure today to co-chair (with Hilary Heilbron KC) one of the first in-person international arbitration conferences since the pandemic. I would like to thank all of our speakers, attendees, organisers and sponsors for making the event such a great success”.
2021 Public International Law Webinar Series – On 2 November 2021, the final webinar of the 2021 Public International Law Webinar Series saw Judge Tim Eicke, Professor Neha Jain and Professor Christian Tams discussing key public international law developments of 2021. The webinar will conclude with a closing address by Rodman Bundy.
2021 Public International Law Webinar Series – On 2 November 2021, the final webinar of the 2021 Public International Law Webinar Series saw Judge Tim Eicke, Professor Neha Jain and Professor Christian Tams discussing key public international law developments of 2021. The webinar will conclude with a closing address by Rodman Bundy.
Chambers UK Ranking – On 22 October 2021, Chambers UK ranked Fietta LLP as a top-tier public international law firm in its 2022 Directory. It noted that the firm is particularly known for “advising on both sides of sophisticated investor-state disputes” and “offers considerable expertise in matters regarding state succession and sovereignty, the Law of the Sea and boundary delimitations”. Stephen Fietta QC and Jiries Saadeh are both recognised as leading lawyers in the field. For more details, see Chambers UK 2022. Stephen Fietta QC commented: “We are immensely proud to be ranked in Band 1 this year by both Chambers and Legal 500. We would like to thank everybody who has contributed to this achievement, particularly our clients and professional colleagues who have provided references to the two directories over the years”.
Chambers UK Ranking – On 22 October 2021, Chambers UK ranked Fietta LLP as a top-tier public international law firm in its 2022 Directory. It noted that the firm is particularly known for “advising on both sides of sophisticated investor-state disputes” and “offers considerable expertise in matters regarding state succession and sovereignty, the Law of the Sea and boundary delimitations”. Stephen Fietta KC and Jiries Saadeh are both recognised as leading lawyers in the field. For more details, see Chambers UK 2022. Stephen Fietta KC commented: “We are immensely proud to be ranked in Band 1 this year by both Chambers and Legal 500. We would like to thank everybody who has contributed to this achievement, particularly our clients and professional colleagues who have provided references to the two directories over the years”.
Webinar on Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction – On 18 November 2020, Fietta LLP and Matrix Chambers jointly hosted a virtual panel discussion, sponsored by the American Society of International Law, on the topic of “Marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction – where are we now?”. Professor Zachary Douglas QC of Matrix Chambers moderated the panel. He was joined by four distinguished speakers and experts in this field, Professor David Freestone, Professor Cymie R. Payne, Professor J Murray Roberts and Oonagh Sands.
Webinar on Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction – On 18 November 2020, Fietta LLP and Matrix Chambers jointly hosted a virtual panel discussion, sponsored by the American Society of International Law, on the topic of “Marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction – where are we now?”. Professor Zachary Douglas QC of Matrix Chambers moderated the panel. He was joined by four distinguished speakers and experts in this field, Professor David Freestone, Professor Cymie R. Payne, Professor J Murray Roberts and Oonagh Sands.
Fourth Webinar of 2021 Public International Law Series – On 22 October 2021, the fourth webinar of the 2021 Public International Law Series took place. The panel looked at the practice of treaty negotiations, with insights from four present and former government legal advisers. Oonagh Sands and Ryce Lee served as moderators.
Fourth Webinar of 2021 Public International Law Series – On 22 October 2021, the fourth webinar of the 2021 Public International Law Series took place. The panel looked at the practice of treaty negotiations, with insights from four present and former government legal advisers. Oonagh Sands and Ryce Lee served as moderators.
4th Public International Law Webinar Series – On 4 November 2020, Fietta LLP co-organised the fourth webinar in The Public International Law Webinar Series. In this webinar, George Pothan, Bill Campbell QC, Daphne Hong and Christopher Stephen discussed how States mitigate the risk of international disputes and how they organise their defence of international claims. The panel was moderated by Professor Chester Brown and Ashique Rahman.
4th Public International Law Webinar Series – On 4 November 2020, Fietta LLP co-organised the fourth webinar in The Public International Law Webinar Series. In this webinar, George Pothan, Bill Campbell QC, Daphne Hong and Christopher Stephen discussed how States mitigate the risk of international disputes and how they organise their defence of international claims. The panel was moderated by Professor Chester Brown and Ashique Rahman.
Space Policy and Law Course – On 11 October 2021, Oonagh Sands participated in two panels during the three-day “Space Policy & Law Course” by the London Institute of Space Policy and Law. The panels addressed “The Legal Regime of Outer Space” and “The Laws Governing Space Applications”, respectively.
Space Policy and Law Course – On 11 October 2021, Oonagh Sands participated in two panels during the three-day “Space Policy & Law Course” by the London Institute of Space Policy and Law. The panels addressed “The Legal Regime of Outer Space” and “The Laws Governing Space Applications”, respectively.
3rd Public International Law Webinar Series – On 29 October 2020, Fietta LLP co-organised the third webinar in The Public International Law Webinar Series. In this webinar Laura Rees Evans, Dr. Rowan Nicholson and Sam Wordsworth QC discussed the legal significance of the question “Who represents the State?” in public international law. The panel was moderated by David Isidore Tan and Lucas Bastin.
3rd Public International Law Webinar Series – On 29 October 2020, Fietta LLP co-organised the third webinar in The Public International Law Webinar Series. In this webinar Laura Rees Evans, Dr. Rowan Nicholson and Sam Wordsworth QC discussed the legal significance of the question “Who represents the State?” in public international law. The panel was moderated by David Isidore Tan and Lucas Bastin.
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