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Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Alison Macdonald KC has extensive experience operating across criminal, commercial and international law, acting as both adviser and advocate. She regularly represents states in ICSID arbitrations, and has considerable experience in the Law of the Sea and international criminal law.
Strengths
Alison is masterful with a tribunal; I have never seen anyone build rapport in the same way. Death by a thousand pinpricks is her style - it's impressive to watch her lure experts into her lair.
Alison is a force to be reckoned with. She is extremely impressive and experienced.
Alison is a very effective advocate before the International Court of Justice and a consummate team player.
Alison is brilliantly clever, masterful at drafting and a very compelling advocate.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Alison Macdonald KC receives acclaim for her top-end public international law and investment treaty disputes practice. She is sought after by both sovereign state parties and investors alike. She has notable expertise advising on ICSID proceedings, with a particular knowledge of BIT claims.
Strengths
Alison Macdonald is an extremely clever, analytical, forensic and measured advocate. She reads the tribunal really well and doesn't get riled up.
Alison is a delight to work with. She's super knowledgeable about public international law and extremely friendly.