JUNIOR PROFILE

Courtney Grafton

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 1 practice area

Public International Law

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

About

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UK Bar

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.

Career

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Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Public International Law - London (Bar)

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

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

Provided by Chambers

Courtney is a bright and capable junior.
Public International LawUK Bar
Courtney is very sharp, responsive and quick to turn things around.
Public International LawUK Bar
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 LawUK Bar
Courtney is incredibly thorough and totally reliable. She is one of my first picks to bring into a team.
Public International LawUK Bar