International Law > Practice

We offer the following International Law services to our clients:

Transactional and Project Advice: Transactions and investments to which sovereign entities are parties, including the Privatization of State-owned Enterprises, Infrastructure Development Programs, Project Financing, and Debt Restructuring, raise important issues of international law like how disputes will be settled, guarantees honored and contracts enforced. We advise sovereigns and private entities regarding the existence of sovereign immunity from jurisdiction, a fair dispute resolution procedure and suitable forum, and drafting dispute resolution agreements.

Treaty Negotiations: We offer advise to our clients on the potential ramifications of, and rights available under, international conventions such as the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States, the Convention Establishing the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and the Marrakech Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization. We analyze the implications of existing treaties as well as treaties being proposed or negotiated. We also advise on the interpretation of treaties and international agreements including North American Free Trade Agreement, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the Dispute Settlement Understanding of the WTO.

Preparation of Claims: We assist clients in establishing the validity of claims or defend against claims in various forums, courts and tribunals established under international law.

Special Issues: We address specific issues under international law, such as the likelihood of success of a claim, State's adherence to certain obligations, breaching of an international agreement, interpretation of the decisions of a particular international court or tribunal, and appropriate method of valuing expropriated property.

Litigation or Arbitration: We assists clients involved in disputes to reach amicable settlements. We represent clients before the International Court of Justice in The Hague and in other forums including specialized courts and tribunals as well as arbitral tribunals.