Public International Law Partner

We’re acting for a London-based firm, famous for their work assisting clients embroiled in administrative or regulatory processes with an international, political, or diplomatic context. Some of the highest profile work in this category involves representing individuals and entities who are the subject of asset freezing measures, or ‘targeted sanctions’, and the firm has advised many clients who have challenged such sanctions measures before a range of tribunals including the High Court in London, the General Court and the ECJ in Luxembourg as well as before the United Nations Office of the Ombudsperson in New York. An opportunity has developed at the firm for an additional Litigation Partner.

Responsibilities

Representing individuals and entities subject to asset freezing measures or targeted sanctions; Challenging sanctions measures before tribunals including the High Court in London, the General Court and the ECJ in Luxembourg, and the United Nations Office of the Ombudsperson in New York; Robustly defending clients' positions in the media and the Courts

Requirements

Experienced Public International lawyer; Well-versed in European and Human Rights Law; Experienced in administrative and regulatory processes; Experienced in challenges to asset freezing measures (targeted sanctions); Ambitious partner; Partner level