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Find the latest developments on investment arbitration, state immunity, boundaries and delimitation, international human rights and sanctions.

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A CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT

Representing a confidential client in an arbitration against a South-East Asian State resulting from a disputed maritime boundary. The claim involved allegations that the State had warranted that the relevant waters, later disputed by a neighbouring State, were within its exclusive economic zone.  The maritime boundary dispute raised issues concerning the status of and sovereignty over certain islands and this impact of this on the maritime boundary

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A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Advising a Financial Institution on the EU's sanctions against Libya and their application to an investment by a Libyan sanctioned entity, including the possibility of seeking licences to carry out various activities in connection with the investment

CONFIDENTIAL CLIENTS

Advising confidential clients on issues of State secession and the implications of the creation of new states immediately before the referendum on Scottish Independence

CONFIDENTIAL CLIENTS

Advising in relation to the potential impact of Brexit on the UK's ability to fight Modern Slavery

THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

Advising the London Stock Exchange, Justice and Human Rights Watch in various claims before municipal courts (including the House of Lords) involving issues under the ECHR, detention, deportation, torture and diplomatic assurance

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Advising on several LCIA arbitrations against Canada on imports of softwood lumber to the United States.

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