Jessica Wells

Has a broad commercial practice, with a particular interest in public international law and international arbitration. Has appeared before the International Court of Justice (as junior counsel for Rwanda in Armed Activities on the Territory of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo v Rwanda) and has been involved, both as junior counsel and as secretary, in a number of recent bilateral investment treaty arbitrations. Appears before the High Court in general commercial matters, and has appeared as junior counsel in the Court of Appeal. Was one of the junior counsel to the Rosemary Nelson Inquiry, sitting in Belfast under the chairmanship of Sir Michael Morland.

Keble College, Oxford (BA First Class Hons, BCL – Distinction); Morris Prize for Best Paper in Conflict of Laws.