Cornell Conference on Nonprofits as Claimants in ISDS Disputes – On 21 April 2025, Prof Freya Baetens spoke at a conference organised by Cornell University, critically assessing the current (lack of) ability of non-profit organisations to bring ISDS claims, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating such a possibility into future investment treaties.
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GAR 100 2025: 18th Edition – Global Arbitration Review has recognised Fietta LLP again in the annual GAR 100 Guide. A source has described the firm as a “standout firm” with “market-leading expertise”. Partner Laura Rees-Evans has also attained honourable recognition. The Firm’s profile in the guide can be accessed at https://globalarbitrationreview.com/survey/gar-100/2025/organization-profile/fietta.
Global Market Leaders 2025
Global Market Leaders 2025 – Chambers Global 2025 has recognised Fietta LLP in both public international law and international arbitration. The team has been described as “excellent” and provides “sophisticated advice”. Stephen Fietta KC is ranked in both practice areas and has maintained his status as a global top-tier practitioner in public international law. The Chambers Global firm profile can be viewed here: https://chambers.com/law-firm/fietta-llp-global-2:22888958.
The Art of Negotiation in Investor-State Dispute Settlement
The Art of Negotiation in Investor-State Dispute Settlement – on 12 December 2024, Stephen Fietta KC spoke at a Global Arbitration Review Academy event on the role of negotiation, conciliation and mediation as a means of settlement of international investment disputes.
Space Law & Policy Course
Space Law & Policy Course – On 4 November 2024, Oonagh Sands spoke at the annual three-day course of the London Institute of Space Policy and Law, of which she is a faculty member. The discussion covered the legal regime of outer space. For further details, click here.
London Conference of International Law 2024
London Conference of International Law 2024 – On 18 October 2024, Dr Gershon Hasin spoke on a panel assessing developments Space Law. The panel examined current developments in an area which is the subject of increasing international attention and concern. The conference programme is available here.
London Conference of International Law 2024
London Conference of International Law 2024 – On 17 October 2024, Oonagh Sands spoke on a panel assessing developments in deep seabed mining and the role of international law and institutions, including the International Seabed Authority. The conference programme is available here.
BIICL Event on Sanctions-Related ISDS Disputes
BIICL Event on Sanctions-Related ISDS Disputes – On 15 October 2024, Oonagh Sands spoke on a panel titled “Sanctions-Related ISDS Disputes – Issues of Jurisdiction and Merits”. The event was organised by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. Further details are here.
UK Public International Law Market Leaders
UK Public International Law Market Leaders – The Legal 500 (2025) has once again recognised Fietta LLP as a top tier firm in public international law, describing us as “the best public international law boutique in London, bar none”. Stephen Fietta KC is again top-ranked, while partners Laura Rees-Evans and Oonagh Sands receive recognition as Next Generation Partners. Senior Associate Miglena Angelova has also received recognition as a Leading Associate.
IBRU Training on Maritime Boundary Delimitation
IBRU Training on Maritime Boundary Delimitation – on 11 September 2024, Stephen Fietta KC (with Amy Sander of Essex Court Chambers) presented a workshop to national legal advisers and negotiators on the delimitation of territorial sea, EEZ and continental shelf boundaries
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