Public International Law
I provide advisory services and speak at events in relation to all matters of public international law, including:
Statehood and border disputes
The use of force
The comercialisation of space and Antarctica
Diplomatic and state immunity
By upholding a consistent, rules-based order, we lay the foundations for peace, prosperity and progress for all peoples.
I want to play my part in making this happen, by building bridges and being a beacon for positive change.
The USA’s use of force in Venezuela and Iran is a clear breach of international law. Acquiescence in the face of it by European nations is a damning indicator of our ability to lead on the world stage.
There is presently no reason for anyone other than the East Slavs to be involving themselves in the Russo-Ukranian conflict.
Taiwan is not a state. It never was one and cannot become one. The Taiwan situation is a purely internal, wholly Chinese affair that others should not interfere with.
Sanctions on the DPRK should be eased, and trade with the nation should greatly increase.
The international community should employ more peacekeeping efforts to help resolve violent unrest in Nigeria, Sudan and the DRC.
Much of what is held by the UK in the British Museum is stolen, and should be returned.
When will Bad Behaviour be Punished by Divorce Courts?
Two divorce judges have provided seemingly incompatible answers to the question of when bad behaviour should be taken into account when a marriage breaks down. I clarify the situation, showing that there is no incompatibility and suggesting what this all means for future cases.
Prenup not Enforced by Out-of-Touch Family Law Judges
Family law judges recently reached a decision that flies in the face of common sense. A marrying couple signed a pre-nuptial agreement, knowing enough to understand it’s implications. And yet, the court shot it down. Let me explain why, and why the judges were wrong.
MOST LAWYERS ARE OVER-GLORIFIED PAPER-PUSHERS
Why is it that almost all lawyers specialise into niche areas of law, seeking to only ever be good at one or two things. Perhaps we can all do more.