UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Provided by Saadeh Rahman
Saadeh Rahman LLP specialises in public international law and international dispute resolution. Its clients include States, individuals, multinational corporations and international organisations. The firm was established by Jiries Saadeh and Ashique Rahman, both of whom have worked on some of the most high-profile investor-State and public international law disputes of the past decade.
Recent work highlights include assisting Pakistan with its written and oral submissions to the ICJ in relation to the UNGA’s request for an advisory opinion on the obligations of Israel in relation to the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organisations and third States in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The firm is also representing three Mauritian investors in an ICSID arbitration arising out of the collapse of one of Portugal’s largest banks in Portugal.
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Saadeh Rahman is a specialist public international law firm that is adept at handling cases for states and corporations around the world. The team has expertise in a wide range of areas including investment treaty arbitrations, ICSID arbitration, immunity issues and more. The firm is highly skilled at running cases involving the International Court of Justice.
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One of the key strengths that sets this department apart is the close, hands-on involvement of its partners in every aspect of a case.
Saadeh Rahman is one of the rare firms specialised in Public International Law.
The team is very bright, experienced, and nimble. They are an exciting entrant into the market, and have the team structure to run both small and very large matters with both efficiency and skill.
My impression of them is that they are committed, conscientious and extremely knowledgeable.
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Jiries Saadeh is a solicitor advocate with an impressive PIL and international arbitration practice. He handles major disputes between states as well as those brought by investors under BITs, and also has notable expertise in international human rights matters.
Jiries is outstanding and is on top of every detail and always thoroughly prepared.
I was always impressed by his quick understanding of complex issues, his client manner and his legal acumen in both Public International Law and international arbitration.
Jiries is an exceptional advocate who fights for his clients.
He masters a broad range of public international law areas and is an outstanding advocate.
Ashique Rahman is a very experienced public international law practitioner with a wealth of experience in such matters as investment treaty arbitrations, International Court of Justice cases and cases under the auspices of the ICSID. He is adept at acting for states and private corporations.
Ashique is a fantastic lawyer, a natural advocate, and very dedicated to his clients.
Outstanding client service is Ashique's forte.
Head of Public International Law
Head of Public International Law
Provided by Saadeh Rahman
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