JUNIOR PROFILE

Monica Feria-Tinta

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Environment

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

International Human Rights Law

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Public International Law

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Monica’s practice covers the full spectrum of public international law acting for States, and private parties. Expert in conflict of laws (group litigation) and international arbitration (incl. in immunities and enforcement of awards). Accepts appointments as arbitrator. Recently sat (Chair) in a €1.2 billion+ investment case with a seat in The Hague and has been lecturer at the LCIL Executive Course on Investment Law & Arbitration, Cambridge University.

Regularly instructed in complex and high-profile cases, she acts as counsel in English and international courts, and arbitral tribunals under a variety of rules and applicable laws: Court of Appeal, the High Court, the ICJ, PCA, ITLOS, OECD, UN, regional bodies, ICSID, SCC and SIAC tribunals. Admitted to the ICC.

Expert in the substance and procedure (service of process) of diplomatic immunity & state immunity. Expert in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.Recent work: acting for a Sovereign in an employment claim raising immunity issues (s.5 SIA) and in the US$1bn gold dispute relating to the Central Bank of Venezuela. Languages: English, Spanish, French.

Career

Substantive experience working for international courts. Currently acting in the Advisory Opinion before the International Court of Justice on Climate Change; Legal adviser to a State Delegation (Diplomatic Conference, Rome Statute); Assistant Legal Adviser to the FCO; Shortlisted ‘Barrister of the Year’ Lawyer Awards;The Lawyer Hot 100 2020; Visiting Fellow (Jesus College).

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Publications

Foreign State Immunity and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in English Courts (forthcoming) (OUP).

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Environment - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Monica Feria-Tinta is frequently instructed in complex international environmental law matters. She is experienced in public international law and has become a highly sought barrister to provide expert advice on climate change issues and handle high-profile climate change litigation.

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International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Monica Feria-Tinta has an impressive body of experience in international human rights law. She has acted in difficult cases involving numerous jurisdictions and, among other notable matters, was involved in the Torres Strait Islanders' novel climate change litigation against Australia.

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Public International Law - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Monica Feria-Tinta focuses her practice on all aspects of PIL, having appeared before the full range of international courts and tribunals. In recent years she has acted in high-profile cases concerning international human rights, diplomatic immunity and bilateral investment treaty disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Monica provides detailed and very high-quality technical and strategic advice.
EnvironmentUK Bar
Monica provides detailed technical and strategic advice of a very high quality.
International Human Rights LawUK Bar
Monica cares deeply about her clients and this shows in the work she does.
International Human Rights LawUK Bar
Monica's passion, commitment and efforts really makes her stand her out from others.
International Human Rights LawUK Bar
Monica is a skilled advocate with an expert command of environmental matters.
Public International LawUK Bar
Monica is a very bright and very able barrister.
Public International LawUK Bar