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Van Bael & Bellis (London) LLP Offices
5 Chancery Lane
London
EC4A 1BL
England
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Dispute resolution > Public international law Tier 4
Launched in 2020 by Brussels-based firm Van Bael & Bellis, Van Bael & Bellis (London) LLP acts for corporations, sovereign states and international organisations in high-stakes disputes before international courts and tribunals, and is experienced in investment arbitration and PIL matters.Other key lawyers:
Isabelle Van Damme
Testimonials
‘Isabelle Van Damme is a star – deeply knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, rigorously client focused and a pleasure to work with. She has wide and deep experience in WTO law, public international law and EU law.’
‘This practice’s huge strength for us is in the crossover of its expertise between public international law, international trade law and EU law. They really understand the EU – its laws, institutions, procedures, and the way it thinks – and this adds great value to their strategic and detailed advice.’
‘Many people in the team have qualifications in public international law as well as their more specific fields of expertise, and everyone we have worked with has been friendly, responsive and adaptable. They have been happy to discuss realistic timing of their work, and keep us informed of any changes.’
‘Isabelle Van Damme is an outstanding lawyer with deep academic expertise in her field, but also highly approachable and great to do business with. She understands what clients need at different stages of the process and is able to put together the right team to deliver it.’
‘Van Bael & Bellis have an excellent public international law offering and are top of the class for WTO dispute settlement. Their knowledge of WTO law and practice is exceptional, and their legal advice is thoughtful, creative and practical. The deeply experienced partners lead a hard working and talented cohort of associates. They are responsive and attentive to client needs.’
Key clients
Council of Bureaux
Government of Indonesia
UK Government
Work highlights
- Acting for the Government of Indonesia in an EU climate change policy-related WTO dispute.
- Advising the Council of Bureaux (an organisation that is cooperating with EU institutions to improve the free movement of vehicles and the settlement of internal motor accident claims) on compliance with EU sanctions law.
- Acting for the Government of Indonesia, as a third party, in a WTO dispute settlement proceeding brought by Malaysia, which concerns measures imposed by the EU (and its member states), in relation to its renewable energy directives on limiting the use of palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels.