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What every sanctions specialist needs to know “Most compliance officers are familiar with sanctions imposed by the UN, EU, US, Canada, and other countries. These international organisations and states impose targeted financial sanctions – such as asset freezes, arms embargoes and travel bans – in order to achieve a desired outcome. A lesser known form of sanctions is one that belongs to Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) like the World Bank Group.” Click here for the full article. The article above, written by Alex Haines of Outer Temple Chambers, was first published by the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists.
News 11 Jan, 2019
Claire van Overdijk has accepted an invitation to attend the Joint Conference European Commission / Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) on the “Cross-border Protection of Vulnerable Adults”, which will take place in Brussels, 5-7 December 2018. The Commission and the HCCH collaborate traditionally by organising a joint conference every three to four years on a subject promoting the Union policies in the global world of civil judicial cooperation. The European Union and all EU Member States are Members of HCCH. The joint conference gathers experts around the world to discuss and elaborate a topical policy subject, which this year is the cross-border protection of vulnerable adults. The joint conference will gather legal practitioners, judges, academics and government officials…
News 22 Nov, 2018
Last month, Alex Haines and Alexandra Sidossis successfully represented and appeared on behalf of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (“BSTDB”), the Respondent in this case, before its Administrative Tribunal in Thessaloniki, Greece, where the BSTDB is headquartered. This was the first time in more than one decade that a case had been heard by the Administrative Tribunal. All grounds of appeal were dismissed and the Tribunal found that no internal laws of the BSTDB had been breached. Background International Administrative Tribunals (“IATs”) are judicial bodies established by international organisations. They have the authority to settle disputes between international organisations and employees on employment matters. IATs are international tribunals in the sense that they operate in the realm of…
News 1 Nov, 2018
Alex Haines to give presentation at the International Court of Justice on the application of international human rights law to international organisations. On Wednesday, 28 November 2018, Alex Haines will give a presentation in the Historical Reading Room of the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) in The Hague on the application of international human rights law to international organisations and their internal justice systems. Discussion and Q&A will follow the presentation. The invitation to the event has been extended to the employees of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the Peace Palace Library. Abstract International Administrative Tribunals (“IATs”) settle the internal disputes of international organisations (“IOs”) relating to employment issues and exist in the realm of the public international law…
News 25 Oct, 2018
David Russell QC is due to speak at two sessions during the St Petersburg International Legal Forum on May 18 – 19. This year’s programme includes traditional topics such as antitrust regulation, financial and investment policy, Russian-Asian cooperation, cultural heritage regulation as well as the new regulatory issues of modern technologies and their impact on the development of the legal profession. Other topics to be discussed include personal insolvency, cross-border bankruptcy, employees’ rights in bankruptcy, debt collection, financial institutions bankruptcy, social issues in bankruptcy, issues of concern to insolvency practitioners and others. David’s first session will discuss the vicarious liability of companies’ controlling persons in the insolvency procedures and their liability for tax obligations. It will be chaired by the…
News 17 May, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Robert Rhodes QC has now been appointed a Senior International Mediation Expert by the Mainland – Hong Kong Joint Mediation Center in Hong Kong. Robert sits on a number of Far Eastern panels of arbitrators / mediators, has rights of audience in the Dubai International Financial Centre, and is a member of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a member of the London Court of International Arbitration and of the International Chamber of Commerce. Robert has been a member of the Corporate Panel of the Dispute Board Federation. He is a Bencher of the Inner Temple, a Recorder of the Crown Court in England and…
News 9 May, 2017
We were delighted to support Michael Bowes QC, our joint Head of Chambers, at the launch of the Global Investigations Review (GIR) – The Practitioner’s Guide to International Investigations. The launch event took place at Somerset House and was attended by a high number of key influencers within this rapidly growing sector. Michael Bowes QC and his fellow co-editors (Judith Seddon, Eleanor Davison, Christopher Morvillo and Luke Tolaini) have produced the essential desktop reference for navigating complex corporate investigations, Michael’s role as co-editor demonstrates firmly his place as a leading silk in this area. GIR has published The Practitioner’s Guide to International Investigations in response to the ever increasing likelihood that a company and its key people will become embroiled…
News 25 Jan, 2017
A number of Arbitration practitioners are invited to present at the 2nd Annual International Arbitration Summit. This has been arranged to take place in Beijing, on Wednesday 16th of November 2016. Robert Rhodes QC will be delivering the keynote speech. Its subject is “The future of online dispute resolution in England and the use of Mediation and Arbitration in Disputes arising from international commercial contracts”. Robert is also moderating a panel discussion during the conference. His professional experience includes his qualities as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of the Corporate Panel of the Dispute Board Federation, of the London Court of International Arbitration and of the International Chamber of Commerce. Speakers also include leading arbitration…
News 14 Nov, 2016
Outer Temple Chambers is proud and delighted to announce that it is the first of its kind barristers’ chambers in the Dubai region. The move solidifies the reputation of DIFC as a specialist hub for international business transactions, dispute resolution and contract enforcement through DIFC Courts. It also demonstrates confidence in the international legal architecture of DIFC. With legal experts who work in the world’s leading courts, including in DIFC Courts, our services will be of benefit to the region – regardless of whether or not businesses are registered in DIFC, as long as they wish to use the DIFC Courts. Our members specialise in commercial litigation and arbitration, company and employment law, multinational and cross-border law, regulatory issues, Islamic Finance and wealth management. Our recent…
News 7 Nov, 2016
Robert Rhodes QC has been appointed to the Panel of Mediators of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). Founded in 1987, is the first and the largest professional mediation organisation in China. Its mediations involve commercial organisations from all over the world.
News 28 Jan, 2013
