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Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Sean Aughey is a highly rated barrister who regularly handles state-on-state disputes, investor-state arbitration and domestic litigation involving PIL aspects. He has further experience acting in human rights-related cases.
Strengths
Sean Aughey is a real thinker in the field of PIL.
Sean is one of the most impressive juniors in the field of PIL. He combines an encyclopedic knowledge with excellent judgement. He's the safest pair of hands for any international matter.
Sean has a masterful grasp of PIL and how one applies that to the specific fact pattern. He has a really good sense of what works for a tribunal and how to take them along with him.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Sean Aughey is rated highly for his representation of both investors and sovereign states in international arbitrations. He is praised for his deep expertise in BIT claims brought under ICSID rules. His clients include Jordan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Al Jazeera Media Network. He is often instructed as sole counsel on matters.
Strengths
Sean is an absolute intellect and an extremely able advocate, both on paper and before tribunals. He may not be a KC yet, but he has all the hallmarks of a silk in waiting.
Sean has skills far beyond his year of call. He can lead in a masterful way and his drafting is superb.