John Bellinger

John Bellinger heads the firm’s public international law practice. He previously held several senior Presidential appointments in the US government, including as The Legal Adviser to the Department of State, the senior international lawyer in the U.S. Government. Mr. Bellinger advises sovereign governments on public international law matters, including treaties and international agreements, human rights, and international humanitarian law. He represents sovereign governments, officials, and corporations in US courts and international bodies. He has extensive experience in cases arising under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. He previously served as a member and chair of the US “National Group” which nominates judges to the ICJ.