International Law

At Malins Chambers, our members have extensive experience in international law, advising and representing clients in complex, high-value disputes that extend beyond national borders. With a global outlook and well-established international connections, we are uniquely placed to assist clients in resolving legal issues that span multiple jurisdictions.

Expertise in International Law

Our barristers regularly act in matters involving:

International Commercial Litigation – cross-border contractual and corporate disputes, as well as multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions.

Private International Law & Conflict of Laws – advice on jurisdictional challenges, choice-of-law issues, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

International Investment Arbitration – acting for states, corporations, and investors under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties.

Public International Law – matters involving state immunity, extradition, treaty obligations, and inter-state disputes.

Cross-Border Employment & Contracts – disputes arising from expatriate arrangements, international secondments, and offshore contractual relationships.

Asset Recovery & Protection – tracing, securing, and enforcing against assets across multiple legal systems.

Global Reach

Although based in Temple, London—the historic centre of the UK’s legal profession—our work is international in scope. Members of chambers have substantial experience in:

Offshore Jurisdictions – including the British Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and the Falkland Islands.

International Commercial Centres – with established professional links in China, the Caribbean, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Middle East.

Arbitration & Tribunals – acting in proceedings under the rules of major arbitral bodies, including the LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, and ICSID.

How We Work

Advocacy – representing clients before courts and tribunals in the UK and abroad.
Advisory – providing strategic, commercially focused guidance on cross-border transactions and disputes.
Arbitration – acting as counsel or sitting as arbitrators in international proceedings.

Why Choose Malins Chambers?

Our barristers combine legal excellence with commercial awareness and an international perspective. Whether instructed by corporations, investors, individuals, or sovereign states, we deliver robust advocacy and clear, strategic advice designed to achieve effective results in complex and high-stakes international matters.