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What the Team is Known For

Volterra Fietta is a well-known PIL boutique handling a wide range of investor-related and inter-state work. The firm advises sovereign states and investors on claims arising under BITs and commercial agreements to which a state is party. It has significant experience advising on disputes concerning the alleged expropriation of industrial and financial assets. The team provides advice on inter-state matters including boundary disputes and the Law of the Sea, as well as advising states on treaty obligations. It also advises on issues of international human rights, including representing parties before the ICJ.

Work Highlights

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  • Volterra Fietta represented Barbados in advisory opinion proceedings before the ICJ on states’ obligations concerning climate change, and before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights concerning climate change and human rights.

Strengths

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Volterra Fietta are impeccable. They are world class and true specialists.

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It is rare to find the level of expertise Volterra Fietta has.

Public International Law respondent
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The firm is unrivalled in its handling of complex matters. The strategy they adopted proved their effectiveness and ability to grasp complex issues and anticipate early the direction of the case.

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Volterra
Robert Volterra
Star Individuals

Robert Volterra is one of the country's top PIL practitioners, with an outstanding track record of acting for sovereign states around the world on complex issues of international law as well as investor-state arbitrations. His practice covers the full gamut of issues, including sovereign immunity, maritime delimitation, sanctions and international human rights issues.

Robert drafted effectively and he thinks super strategically on complicated cases.

Robert is a very seasoned lawyer with exceptional legal and case management skills.

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Gunjan Sharma
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Gunjan Sharma
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Up and Coming

Gunjan Sharma has developed a strong practice in PIL matters. His expertise spans investor-state arbitrations, sovereign immunity issues, maritime boundary disputes and climate change-related matters. He is highly experienced at representing states, international organisations and major international companies.

Gunjan Sharma is superb legal counsel. He is strategic and personable.

Gunjan is fantastic. He is incredibly knowledgeable. As a client, you feel as though you are in great hands.

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Robert Volterra
Robert Volterra
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Gunjan Sharma
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Gunjan Sharma
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Members

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Ahmed Abdel Hakam

Peter Flint