John Bellinger

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Public International Law

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John Bellinger heads the firm’s public international law practice. He previously held several senior Presidential appointments in the US government, including as The Legal Adviser to the Department of State, the senior international lawyer in the U.S. Government. Mr. Bellinger advises sovereign governments on public international law matters, including treaties and international agreements, human rights, and international humanitarian law. He represents sovereign governments, officials, and corporations in US courts and international bodies. He has extensive experience in cases arising under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. He previously served as a member and chair of the US “National Group” which nominates judges to the ICJ.

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Public International Law - Global Market Leaders

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John Bellinger is a leader in the field of public international law. Bringing to bear his experience as a former Legal Adviser to the Department of State in the US Government, Bellinger has accumulated a wealth of experience advising international organisations, sovereign states and state-owned entities on a range of high-profile cases before US courts.

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"John brings a unique set of skills and talents to the table that not many practitioners have. In issues of foreign policy and foreign law, there is no one as adept and knowledgeable as he is. He has a high degree of personal dedication which serves his clients well."