Public International Law
Public international law governs relations between states and international organisations: treaties, sovereignty, state responsibility, diplomatic protection and dispute settlement.
Submit a Legal Matter◆What this area covers
Treaty negotiation and interpretation
State responsibility and expropriation
Investment treaty protection
Sovereign and diplomatic immunity
Boundary and maritime delimitation
International dispute settlement
◆When professional counsel may be required
Where a matter engages a state, a treaty or assets affected by state action, and before any inter-state claim is framed.
◆How Aulelis approaches the matter
We establish the applicable treaty framework and forum, then coordinate specialist counsel and, where relevant, diplomatic channels.
◆Typical documents and information
- Relevant treaties and instruments
- Correspondence with the state or authority
- Evidence of loss and measures taken
- Prior negotiations or submissions
◆Jurisdiction considerations
Consent to jurisdiction is foundational: states are not subject to a tribunal unless they have accepted it by treaty, contract or declaration.
◆Potential legal pathways
Diplomatic engagementTreaty-based arbitrationInternational court proceedingsDomestic proceedings subject to immunity rules
◆Frequently asked questions
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