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Daniel Bethlehem KC

Daniel Bethlehem KC

UK Bar 2026

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Sir Daniel Bethlehem practises in the field of public international law in which he acts both as arbitrator and as counsel/adviser. As arbitrator, Sir Daniel has been appointed in both investor-State and non-investment cases, with notable experience in both PCA and ICSID-administered arbitrations. As counsel, Sir Daniel has appeared in every major international forum, including the ICJ, ITLOS, UNCLOS VII tribunals and the so far sole UNCLOS Annex V conciliation commission, WTO panels, the Iran – U.S. Claims Tribunal, European Court of Human Rights, and others.

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Public International Law - London (Bar)

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A benchmark to which others aspire, Sir Daniel Bethlehem KC handles high-profile state-to-state, diplomatic immunity and BIT cases. He has strong ties to the FCO and has vast experience of both counsel work and arbitral appointments.

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  • Daniel is hugely effective and knowledgeable litigator in the PIL space.

    Public International LawUK Bar
  • Daniel is always such a constructive lawyer, trying to use law to develop the law itself. He has a higher calling that always stands out.

    Public International LawUK Bar
  • Daniel is just brilliant in every respect. He is all over everything from the smallest detail to the strategic direction.

    Public International LawUK Bar

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