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Courtney Grafton

Courtney Grafton

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Twenty Essex
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Public International Law: The English Bar

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Practice Areas

Courtney has developed a diverse practice in commercial, public international law and international human rights law. She is often instructed on cases at the intersection of these areas.

Courtney has acted in a broad spectrum of litigation in the English courts (Commercial Court, King’s Bench Division, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court) and in international arbitrations under a variety of institutional rules.

She also acts for and advises States on a range of public international law matters, including at the International Court of Justice, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and the European Court of Human Rights.

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Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

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Courtney Grafton capably handles a range of disputes in front of international courts. She often, but not exclusively, represents states and has growing experience in the ICJ matters.

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Strengths

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  • Courtney is very sharp, responsive and quick to turn things around.

    Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide

  • Courtney is a beautiful drafter, her work is easy to read, clear, accurate, concise and smooth. She has a good attention to detail, is very familiar with the evidence and is very efficient.

    Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide

  • Courtney is a bright and capable junior.

    Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide

  • Courtney is incredibly thorough and totally reliable. She is one of my first picks to bring into a team.

    Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide

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