JUNIOR PROFILE

Kate Parlett

Global 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 1 practice area

Public International Law: The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Kate specialises in public international law and international arbitration. Her practice covers the full range of public international law including land and maritime boundaries, law of the sea, state responsibility, treaty obligations, immunities, the use of force, international humanitarian law, international trade law, human rights, environmental law and sanctions. She also represents states and investors in investment treaty arbitrations, including under the ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

Career

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Highly regarded for investment treaty arbitrations and inter-state disputes, Kate Parlett has appeared as an advocate before the ICJ in multiple cases concerning a range of PIL issues, including arbitration over terrestrial and maritime delimitation. She also teaches international law at both Cambridge and Geneva.

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Strengths

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Kate is very responsive and quick-thinking.
Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide
Kate is a great advocate and has a first-rate intellect.
Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide
Kate has a really compelling presence and is someone that the judges listen to.
Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide
Kate is incredibly well versed in the field and a very methodical, thorough advocate.
Public International Law: The English BarChambers Global Guide

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