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Guglielmo Verdirame KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Public International Law

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

International Human Rights Law

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Lord Verdirame KC specialises in public international law, international arbitration (especially investment treaty arbitration and inter-state arbitration), human rights and constitutional law. His practice covers the full range of public international law including international dispute resolution; immunities; foreign investment protection; law of the sea; territorial and maritime boundary disputes; status of territories; human rights; use of force; law of armed conflict; international organisations; sanctions; trade.

Career

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Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Public International Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Lord Verdirame is active in a broad spectrum of PIL work, tackling cases dealing with international human rights, BITs and inter-state disputes. He is a noted academic in this area, and has appeared before UK courts and various international arbitration tribunals including the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

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International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Lord Guglielmo Verdirame KC is an experienced international human rights silk. He is instructed in sensitive and complex matters pertaining to interstate and intrastate conflicts, as well as advising on asylum and refugee law.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Lord Guglielmo Verdirame KC is recognised for his sophisticated international arbitration practice. He has notable experience advising on high-value investment treaty disputes, representing a host of sovereign states and multinational companies. He has appeared before various international arbitration tribunals including the Permanent Court of Arbitration, ICSID and UNCITRAL.

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Strengths

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Guglielmo is one of the smartest lawyers.
Public International LawUK Bar
He is accomplished and collegiate.
Public International LawUK Bar
He is a sophisticated and very polished advocate. He is very knowledgeable in international law.
Public International LawUK Bar
Guglielmo is surely the brightest of his generation.
International Human Rights LawUK Bar
Guglielmo is able to conceptualise and inject political nous into frontier questions of law.
International Human Rights LawUK Bar
Guglielmo is phenomenal.
International Human Rights LawUK Bar