Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Matrix Chambers excels across a breadth of PIL issues, wielding an abundance of academic expertise and offering a deep understanding of humanitarian law, international criminal law and international relations. The barristers demonstrate notable capability in state-versus-state disputes, including those over disputed territory or maritime rights. Members are also highly adept at acting as counsel or arbitrators in investment disputes before the ICC, ICSID or The Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration.
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Notable Practitioners
Edward Craven
Edward Craven is a talented barrister who has considerable experience acting before the ICJ in complex inter-state cases. He is skilled at handling maritime delimitation or land boundary disputes for sovereign states and has strong knowledge of international human rights issues. He is a member of the Attorney General's Public International Law Panel. "Mr Craven is an extremely sharp barrister with a keen mind for strategy. His writing is exceedingly persuasive, and his substantive knowledge of public international law is not easily matched." "Edward is an incredibly kind person, so it is truly a pleasure to work with him. He also has a rare gift with the use of words." "Edward works fast and produces high-quality work."
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is a highly rated barrister who handles a substantial PIL workload. Experienced in acting before domestic and international courts and tribunals, she represents a range of clients from states to NGOs. She also has impressive academic credentials, and strong knowledge of the rules and procedures of the ICJ, ITLOS and UNCITRAL. "Blinne is a first-class advocate who drafts persuasively and produces written work of the highest quality."
