Public and private sector entities involved in transnational business activity seek advice and representation from Paxus on matters arising under international law. We regularly advise on dispute resolution between foreign investors and host States, or between two or more States. We design winning strategies to address the complex and far-reaching effects on global business activity of public and private international law, and cross-border regulation and enforcement initiatives.
Common Issues

Overview
We advise and represent clients with respect to various bodies of public international law, including:
- International Investment Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Humanitarian Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Environmental Law
- Climate Change Law
- Indigenous Peoples Law
- International Labour Law
- Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Law
- International State Responsibility
- Public international law in domestic courts

We also advise on issues arising under international law, including:
- Investment protection
- State sovereignty and succession
- Privileges and immunities
- Treaty negotiation and interpretation
- Territorial and boundary disputes
- State-State disputes
- Human rights and business
- Litigation under regional human rights conventions
- Sovereign debt and defaults
- Cross-border infrastructure, energy and mining projects
- International organizations and treaty bodies
- Conflict of laws
- International contracting
- Economic sanctions, import & export controls
Team Experience Highlights
Recognised leaders in the field
Our specialised academic and professional experience ranks us among leading public international lawyers. Where we really stand out is in our combination of international relations and international law background with commercial awareness and experience.