Public International Law Notes

UN business and human rights treaty negotiations continue: one step forward, two steps back?

Lebanon and Israel sign a historic maritime boundary deal, triggering the immediate commencement of exploration and exploitation of oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea

HSF SPONSORS THE LONDON CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL LAW

The London Conference on International Law was held over two days on 10 and 11 October in London. It brought together international law practitioners, …

Israel and Lebanon reach historic deal that will pave the way for offshore energy exploration in previously-contested areas of the Mediterranean Sea

ICSID tribunal upholds the recoverability of success fees for counsel in BSG Resources v Guinea

On 18 May 2022, an arbitral tribunal rendered its award in BSG Resources Limited (in Administration), BSG Resources (Guinea) Limited, BSG Resources …

HSF PROUD GOLD SPONSORS AT THE LONDON CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL LAW: 10-11 OCTOBER 2022

The London Conference on International Law will be taking place at the QEII Centre, London, on Monday 10 October and Tuesday 11 October 2022. This …

EFILA 8th ANNUAL LECTURE, 13 OCTOBER 2022

We are pleased to share with you the details of the upcoming 8th EFILA Annual Lecture, taking place in Brussels on Thursday 13 October 2022 (from 15:00 …

THE GAMBIA v MYANMAR: ICJ PRONOUNCES ON KEY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

On 22 July 2022, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dismissed all preliminary objections raised by Myanmar against a claim brought by The Gambia …

ICSID Releases Latest Caseload Statistics for FY2022

Diplomatic immunity denied by UK Supreme Court in relation to alleged breaches of modern slavery laws

London is home to one of the largest diplomatic communities in the world, with over 160 embassies. In a significant judgment by a majority of three, the …

ANGOLA BECOMES 165TH SIGNATORY OF THE ICSID CONVENTION

Angola has become the latest state to sign the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States (the …

THE MODERNISATION OF THE ENERGY CHARTER TREATY – SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING NEW?