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Public International Law - London (Bar)
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's extensive experience is a great asset to her clients. She is receptive to ideas and brings a commercial and tactical awareness to the defence of her clients.
Alison exudes a quiet confidence.
She is impressive.
International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alison Macdonald KC is a well-regarded silk known for her work in complex civil liberties matters, including significant judicial review proceedings concerning human rights and criminal law. She often handles major investigations as part of her flourishing public law practice and has recently acted in death penalty cases across various international jurisdictions. She has also worked in a highly novel claim brought by a group of Portuguese children concerning the international response to the climate crisis.
Strengths
Alison is really great to work with.
She has huge expertise in human rights law and is a complete expert when it comes to applications to the ECtHR.
Alison Macdonald is fantastic.
Alison Macdonald is super-sharp.
Alison commands a presence and you want to stop and listen when she talks.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alison Macdonald KC is a well-regarded silk known for her work in complex civil liberties matters, including significant judicial review proceedings concerning human rights and criminal law. She often handles major investigations as part of her flourishing public law practice and has recently acted in death penalty cases across various international jurisdictions. She has also worked in a highly novel claim brought by a group of Portuguese children concerning the international response to the climate crisis.
Strengths
Alison is really great to work with.
Alison Macdonald is super-sharp.
Alison commands a presence and you want to stop and listen when she talks.
Alison Macdonald is fantastic.
She has huge expertise in human rights law and is a complete expert when it comes to applications to the ECtHR.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)
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 is pragmatic and delivers results.