Daniel Bethlehem KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Star Individuals : Public International Law
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Sir Daniel Bethlehem practises in the field of public international law in which he acts both as arbitrator and as counsel/adviser. As arbitrator, Sir Daniel has been appointed in both investor-State and non-investment cases, with notable experience in both PCA and ICSID-administered arbitrations. As counsel, Sir Daniel has appeared in every major international forum, including the ICJ, ITLOS, UNCLOS VII tribunals and the so far sole UNCLOS Annex V conciliation commission, WTO panels, the Iran – U.S. Claims Tribunal, European Court of Human Rights, and others.
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A benchmark to which others aspire, Sir Daniel Bethlehem KC handles high-profile State-on-State, diplomatic immunity and BIT cases. He has strong ties to the FCO and has vast experience of both counsel work and arbitral appointments.
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"Daniel Bethlehem KC is in a class of his own. He's peerless when it comes to his insights on public international law. He's the full package."
"Daniel Bethlehem KC is in a class of his own. He's peerless when it comes to his insights on public international law. He's the full package."
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