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Public international law

Brick Court Chambers

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Described as ‘a strong set for PIL’, Brick Court Chambers' barristers continue to be active across a broad range of public international law litigation and investment treaty disputes, while also offering advisory opinions on high profile matters in this area. Ali Al-Karim represents the Monégasque government in The Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change advisory case before ICJ, relating to states' obligations to reduce the impacts of climate change. Emilie Gonin and Edward Ho contribute expertise in investment treaty disputes - Zahra Al-Rikabi is representing Al Jazeera, the Qatari state-backed broadcaster, in a politically sensitive investor-state claim regarding Egypt's closure of its news operation there, including the arrest and detention of its employees and attempts to jam its broadcasts.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The clerks are professional, pragmatic and very responsive.'
  • 'Very impressive.  The clerks are very easy to work with.'
  • 'Very good.'
  • 'The set is first rate.  Very much a go to set for this area of law.'
  • 'Brick Court is a strong set for PIL.'
  • 'Chambers is always very active.  They have an impressive training programme which brings together a high caliber of speakers that anticipate or respond to cutting edge issues.'
  • 'Brick Court is a top three set in PIL. They also have a lot of EU law experience which complements their international offering.'

Silks

Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Maya Lester KC
Maya Lester KC
Brick Court Chambers
‘Maya's commitment to issues is impressive. She is obviously a master of her subject areas, but she will also think around the case or issue at hand – whether legal or practical issues – to work through all possible options. Her advocacy is always well thought through and compelling.’

Juniors

Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Edward Ho
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Edward Ho
Brick Court Chambers
‘Ed is excellent at cross examination and at distilling complex and highly technical issues into easily digestible points for the tribunal.’
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Robert McCorquodale
Brick Court Chambers
‘Robert is an exceptional intellect and international lawyer. His academic knowledge and experience in public international law is unparalleled. He has an excellent manner with client and is brilliant in court. He is a joy to work with.’
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Ali Al-Karim
Brick Court Chambers
 ‘Ali is an excellent attorney, creative in his thinking, strategic in his decisions and writing, and an eloquent writer. He has in-depth knowledge about virtually all aspects of public international law and is committed to pushing the boundaries towards expanding it to include more areas of human rights.’

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