News | Volterra Fietta

Upcoming Webinar: Gas price drivers and adjustment mechanisms in Europe

Our speakers look forward to welcoming you on 29 June 2021 at 14:00 BST (09:00 EDT, 15:00 CEST)...

Click here to view.

Mona Law 7th Annual Symposium on Law, Governance and Society – Celebrating and Surviving: UWI Law 50 and Beyond

This virtual event will be hosted by the Faculty of Law at The University...

Click here to view.

The Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine – Five Star Lawyers 2021

Volterra Fietta has been awarded ‘International Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year –...

Click here to view.

Robert G Volterra gives guest lecture at Jindal University on the topic “How to win cases before the International Court of Justice in the 21st Century”

On 21 April 2021, Volterra Fietta partner Robert Volterra gave a guest virtual lecture...

Click here to view.

Mubadala Investments set to acquire stake in Israeli gas field

Abu Dhabi’s state-owned Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”) is on track to acquire a USD...

Click here to view.

Oceans and the Law: breakfast roundtable series of the Faculty of Law, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington

On Tuesday 15 June 2021, the Faculty of Law, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of...

Click here to view.

Webinar: Gas price drivers and adjustment mechanisms in Asia

This was the first in a three-part series of webinars addressing gas price drivers...

Click here to view.

International Energy Agency calls for a ban on all new oil and gas projects and sets other radical new targets in its “Net Zero by 2050” report

On 18 May 2021, the International Energy Agency (“IEA”) set out far-reaching proposals as...

Click here to view.

Webinar – The African Continental Free Trade Agreement: How does the AfCFTA align with existing African multi-lateral trade agreements?

The speakers for this webinar were: Mr Kalekeni Kaphale SC, Senior Counsel at the...

Click here to view.

Webinar – Is Brexit the saviour of the UK’s EU investment treaties?

The 6 March 2018 judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union...

Click here to view.

Peter Flint becomes a Volterra Fietta Partner

On 1 May 2021, Peter Flint joined the Volterra Fietta partnership. Peter had joined...

Click here to view.

In a closely watched decision, the CJEU rules that cutting-edge hybrid satellite and terrestrial systems can be authorised under EU regulations pursuant to an overarching requirement not to hold back technological progress

On 15 April 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) handed...

Click here to view.

Volterra Fietta promotes Gunjan Sharma to Counsel

Top-ranked international law firm Volterra Fietta is pleased to announce the promotion of associate...

Click here to view.

Webinar – Congestion in Space: Addressing the Limited Availability of Orbital Slots and Space Spectrum

The growing demand for satellites and space activities has contributed to an ever-increasing scramble...

Click here to view.

Webinar – Social Licences and the Termination of Mining Rights

In today’s globalised world, companies face increased scrutiny when seeking to create and maintain...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar – Technology, minerals and human rights: can cobalt and lithium miners and users achieve compliance?

The urgent and genuine need to tackle climate change, coupled with commitments included in...

Click here to view.

Myanmar, acting through the CRPH, instructs Volterra Fietta to discuss military atrocities post 1 February 2021 with the head of the UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar

On Wednesday 7 April 2021, Volterra Fietta as the international legal counsel for the...

Click here to view.

SEMINAR POSTPONEMENT

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the virtual seminar on “The African Continental Free Trade Agreement:...

Click here to view.

World leaders call for an international treaty to respond to future pandemics

On 30 March 2021, the leaders of 25 States, the European Union and the...

Click here to view.

Young MUTE-OFF Thursdays

On 25 March 2021, Angela Ha delivered a talk as part of the Young...

Click here to view.

Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Procedural Law publishes chapter by Partner Graham Coop and Associate Zuzana Morháčová on Energy Charter Treaty Dispute Settlement System

Volterra Fietta Partner Graham Coop and Associate Zuzana Morháčová coauthored the chapter on “Energy...

Click here to view.

Egypt backs Sudan’s new proposal on Nile River Dam

Introduction On 6 February 2021, the Sudanese Supreme Committee of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar – The UK and EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regimes

On 7 December 2020, the Council of the EU adopted its first global human...

Click here to view.

Myanmar (through the anti-coup parliamentary committee) instructs Volterra Fietta to advise on and pursue international legal proceedings against the unconstitutional and illegitimate military regime

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar has publicly announced that it has instructed...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar – Resource Nationalism: How International Investment Agreements (IIAs) can assist mining companies in hedging against regulatory risks and state interference

This seminar took place on 17 March at 14:00 (GMT), and featured a Q&A...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar – Deep Sea to Deep Space (Part 3): The Future of Arctic Mining

This was the last in a three-part virtual seminar series hosted by Volterra Fietta....

Click here to view.

Volterra Fietta Partner Graham Coop wins prestigious award

Graham Coop, Partner at Volterra Fietta, was awarded Energy Sector Public International Law – Lawyer...

Click here to view.

Global Law Experts Annual Awards 2021

Graham Coop has been awarded “Energy Sector Public International Law – Lawyer of the...

Click here to view.

Launch of the African Arbitration Atlas

The African Arbitration Association (‘AfAA’) has recently launched its African Arbitration Atlas. The Atlas...

Click here to view.

The United Arab Emirates defeats the State of Qatar in the ICJ case concerning the Application of the CERD

The United Arab Emirates (the “UAE”) has defeated the State of Qatar (“Qatar”) in...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar – Deep Sea to Deep Space (Part 2): The Future of Extraterrestrial Mining

This was the second in a three-part virtual seminar series being hosted by Volterra...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Fight or flight – litigation or settlement? How should things be done differently in the post-COVID virtual world?

Ever since there have been disputes and judges, parties have faced the decision whether...

Click here to view.

Jus Mundi – Arbitration Team of the Month

Volterra Fietta was recognised by Jus Mundi as the Arbitration Team of the Month...

Click here to view.

E-Newsletter – Winter 2021

Volterra Fietta is proud to announce that it has been ranked, as it has...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar – Deep Sea to Deep Space (Part 1): The Future of Deep Sea Mining

This was the first in a three-part virtual seminar series Volterra Fietta are hosting...

Click here to view.

Corporate Excellence Awards 2021

Volterra Fietta has been awarded the title of “Most Outstanding Public International Law Firm...

Click here to view.

Brill Publishers

Robert Volterra published an article with Brill, in which he reviews “The Syrian Conflict’s...

Click here to view.

Corp Today Magazine – Advisory All Stars 2021

Volterra Fietta has been selected as “2021’s Leading Legal Advisor in Arbitration – England”.

Click here to view.

Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2021

Volterra Fietta has been awarded “Firm of the Year – Arbitration – England”.

Click here to view.

The House

Robert Volterra contributed an article to The House, the in-house publication of the House...

Click here to view.

Does Achmea apply to the Energy Charter Treaty? Belgium asks the CJEU

On 3 December 2020, Belgium announced that it had submitted a request to the...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Foreign Investments in Times of Turmoil and Public International Law

States and foreign investors are facing exceptional circumstances that raise a range of issues...

Click here to view.

Does the sun still shine on solar power in France? The proposed amendment to France’s solar feed-in tariffs and the rights of solar investors

On 13 November 2020, the French National Assembly adopted an amendment (the “Amendment” or...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Greening the Treaty? The road to modernising the Energy Charter Treaty

Is the proposed modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty heading in the right direction? ...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Addressing Payments Defaults and Flow of Funds Difficulties during the COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant global consequences on all manner of commercial expectations,...

Click here to view.

Legal 500 Rankings – 2021

Volterra Fietta is proud to announce that it has been ranked, for yet another...

Click here to view.

Global Arbitration Review

Volterra Fietta Partner Robert Volterra and Counsel Álvaro Nistal have published an article on...

Click here to view.

Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine – Continent Awards 2021

Volterra Fietta has been awarded ‘International Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year –...

Click here to view.

M&A Today – Global Awards 2021

Volterra Fietta has been awarded ‘Firm of the Year – Arbitration – England’ in...

Click here to view.

Corporate America Today – Annual Awards 2021

Volterra Fietta has been awarded ‘Firm of the Year – Arbitration – England’ in...

Click here to view.

Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award 2021

Graham Coop won ‘Energy Sector Public International Law – Lawyer of the Year in...

Click here to view.

Manchester City Successfully Appeals Two-Year European Football Ban

On 13 July 2020, an arbitral tribunal constituted under the Court of Arbitration for...

Click here to view.

US Withdraws from the World Health Organisation

On 7 July 2020, the United States notified the United Nations’ Secretary General, Antonio...

Click here to view.

Nigeria Permitted to Resist Enforcement of Arbitration Award that was Potentially Based on Corruption and Fraud

On 4 September 2020, the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division (Commercial Court)...

Click here to view.

Gambia seeks US document discovery to support claims of genocide by Myanmar

In June 2020, The Gambia obtained the permission of the District Court of the...

Click here to view.

Canada and Netherlands Declare Intention to Intervene in Gambia v. Myanmar Genocide Case

On 2 September 2020, Canada and the Netherlands issued a joint statement indicating their...

Click here to view.

Rio Tinto Ousts CEO for Destroying Archaeological Site

In May 2020, Rio Tinto, an Anglo-Australian multinational mining company and the world’s biggest...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Rebalancing unbalanced contracts in COVID times: how do legal systems approach the challenge?

The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, and the sanitary and other restrictions imposed by governments around...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Recent developments in gas and LNG infrastructure offerings

Energy security and diversity are a topic of daily discussion in our newspapers and...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: The Energy Charter Treaty: is it still fit for purpose and how could it be improved?

The Energy Charter Treaty, which was signed in 1994 and entered into force in...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Protecting Renewable Energies: Investment Treaties and State Regulation of Solar, Wind and Water Energy

Driven by government schemes and the expectation of high returns on investment, renewable energies...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Recent developments in international trade and investment law in Tanzania and Angola and the present status of the negotiations for an investor-State dispute resolution mechanism under the AfCFTA Agreement investment protocol

This seminar addressed three current issues in respect of trade within and into Africa. ...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: State responsibility for actions taken by States regarding the COVID-19 virus

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused almost every government around the world to enact public...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Interconnectors, energy security and flexibility services in Europe

By general consensus, the world needs to reduce its fossil fuel consumption and electrification...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: COVID-19 and international humanitarian law

COVID-19 has exacerbated the already difficult situation in many war-torn countries. Civilians in States...

Click here to view.

Vietnam could be considering legal action over rights in the South China Sea

Vietnam might resort to international arbitration to settle its territorial dispute with China over...

Click here to view.

Extraordinary measures in extraordinary times: how can States and investors learn from the lessons of the 2008 global financial crisis?

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic crisis and its economic impact on business more broadly bears...

Click here to view.

Is it time for the creation of a Convention on Pandemic Suppression (COPS)?

By Robert G Volterra and Álvaro Nistal The COVID-19 pandemic cannot properly be...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Disputes under Joint Operating Agreements

Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) are a cornerstone of all upstream oil and gas investments...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Human rights and ESG diligence in a COVID-19 world

In addition to certain beneficial environmental effects, the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the processes...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Sustainable energy development in Albania: opportunities and investment protection issues

The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession have significantly dampened activity and appetite for...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: The future of North American trade and investment under the Canada-Mexico-US Agreement (USMCA or CUSMA)

Canada day, 1 July 2020, marked the entry into force of the revised North...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Efficient management of energy arbitrations

Energy arbitrations include commercial and investor-State arbitrations in relation to energy assets or energy...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Transboundary Unitisation and Delimitation

Investment in offshore blocks has grown rapidly because of technological advances, new discoveries and...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Protecting offshore investments in disputed maritime areas

States all around the world have advanced overlapping claims over more than 200 maritime...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Strategies for price readjustment in energy contracts in the time of COVID-19

COVID-19 has brought about dramatic changes to the energy industry, including energy prices and...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Arbitration in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

There are many interesting and often challenging aspects to arbitration being undertaken in sub-Saharan...

Click here to view.

Best Lawyers 2021

Volterra Fietta has been selected by peers to be included in the Ninth Edition...

Click here to view.

What are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for States and investors under the Energy Charter Treaty

The COVID-19 pandemic poses immense challenges for States, their citizens and businesses alike. While...

Click here to view.

Lawyers Worldwide Awards 2020

Volterra Fietta has been awarded “International Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year –...

Click here to view.

The United Nations Human Rights Committee does not give States a carte blanche to violate their human rights obligations in response to the COVID-19

Over the last months, States around the world have been taking emergency measures in...

Click here to view.

Effects of COVID-19 on Document Production

It is widely recognised that the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the ability of a...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Effective Cross-Examination in International Arbitration: Addressing Procedural, Cultural and Logistical Challenges

Cross-examination is a vital part of any litigator’s toolkit. An effective cross-examination can win...

Click here to view.

Restructuring, COVID-19 and Investor-State Arbitrations: Often Overlooked Issues

The recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had global effects, affecting foreign operations...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: COVID-19 and Force Majeure Under Oil and Gas Contracts

In the first quarter of 2020, several major Chinese and Indian importers of liquefied...

Click here to view.

COVID-19 and Investment Treaty Claims

States around the world have implemented unprecedented measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Click here to view.

Legal actions demanding reparations from China over COVID-19

A number of legal actions have been brought before national courts and international bodies...

Click here to view.

Formation of a new Arab-African council signals the deepening of regional cooperation over waterways

On 6 January 2020, the Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red...

Click here to view.

UK Supreme Court allows enforcement of the €300 million Micula award

Introduction On 19 February 2020, the UK Supreme Court (“SC”) unanimously lifted the stay...

Click here to view.

Court of Appeal denies liability of UK mining company for alleged human rights abuses by Sierra Leonean police

On 17 February 2020, the Court of Appeal of England and Wales unanimously dismissed...

Click here to view.

The European Court of Justice decides that it lacks jurisdiction to rule in relation to Slovenia’s violation of its obligations of good faith in the maritime boundary arbitration between Slovenia and Croatia and Croatia’s subsequent refusal to implement the tainted arbitral award

On 31 January 2020, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice (the...

Click here to view.

Canadian courts assert jurisdiction over allegations against Canadian mining company for alleged complicity in modern slavery and human rights abuses in Eritrea

On 28 February 2020, a majority of the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”)...

Click here to view.

Could the COVID-19 pandemic inspire the development of a United Nations Convention on Pandemic Suppression?

The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented global challenges. States have adopted disparate measures in response...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: COVID-19 and Creation of a Convention on Pandemic Suppression (COPS)

The COVID-19 pandemic has already had devastating effects on States, populations and the world’s...

Click here to view.

Volterra Fietta Client Alert: The impact of COVID-19 on arbitration proceedings and due process

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, the arbitration community is looking for ways...

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: Foreign Investments, COVID-19 and Public International Law

Recently, States have implemented unprecedented measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. They have...

Click here to view.

Volterra Fietta Breakfast Seminar – Expropriation of Satellite Spectrum

Click here to view.

Virtual Seminar: COVID-19 and Public International Law

Governments around the world are taking unprecedented measures in the name of public health...

Click here to view.

COVID-19 and the WHO’s International Health Regulations (2005)

The International Health Regulations (2005) (the “IHR”) are the key international legal instrument regulating...

Click here to view.

Dutch Court of Appeal reinstates USD 50 billion Yukos awards

On 18 February 2020, The Hague Court of Appeal reinstated three landmark arbitral awards...

Click here to view.

The Court of Appeal of England and Wales rules Heathrow expansion unlawful owing to climate change obligations

On 27 February 2020, the Court of Appeal of England and Wales delivered a...

Click here to view.

Ruling of the Dutch Court of Appeal Confirms Functional Immunity of NATO entities

Commercial Contracts and International Organisations A Court of Appeal in the Netherlands has confirmed...

Click here to view.

Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine – Excellence Awards 2020

Volterra Fietta has been awarded “International Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year –...

Click here to view.

Lawyers Worldwide Awards 2020

Volterra Fietta has been awarded “Public International Law Firm of the Year – UK”.

Click here to view.

Turkey-Cyprus Oil and Gas Dispute

In December 2019, Cyprus filed a petition with the International Court of Justice in...

Click here to view.

Principles for Responsible Banking

On 22 and 23 September 2019, 130 banks from 49 countries signed the Principles...

Click here to view.

Class action filed in US court against tech companies for benefitting from human rights violations in cobalt mining

Under-aged artisanal miners have filed a class action suit in a United States (“US”)...

Click here to view.

The Dutch Supreme Court orders the Netherlands to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020

On 20 December 2019, the Dutch Supreme Court ordered the Dutch State to reduce...

Click here to view.

US sanctions on Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream pipeline projects

The United States of America (the “US”) appears to be determined to stop the...

Click here to view.

ACQ5 Law Awards 2020

Volterra Fietta has been awarded “UK – Public International Law Firm Of The Year”.

Click here to view.

Best Lawyers 2020

Volterra Fietta has been recognised in the 2020 edition of “Best Lawyers”.

Click here to view.

Who’s Who Legal

Robert Volterra has been recognised in GAR’s 2020 edition of “Who’s Who Legal: Thought...

Click here to view.

Global Law Experts Annual Awards 2020

Graham Coop has been awarded the category of “Energy Sector Public International Law –...

Click here to view.

Finance Monthly Legal Awards 2020

Volterra Fietta has been awarded the category of “International Law – UK”.

Click here to view.

Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2020

Volterra Fietta has been awarded “Firm of the Year – Arbitration – England”.

Click here to view.

ACQ5 Country Awards 2020

Volterra Fietta has been awarded “Best Practice Operator in the UK”.

Click here to view.

International arbitration heavyweight Peter Flint joins Volterra Fietta

On Monday 6 January 2020, Volterra Fietta appointed Peter Flint, the ex-head of international...

Click here to view.

Latin American Arbitration Practitioners EU Launch Event

On 31 October 2019, Volterra Fietta hosted the Latin American Arbitration Practitioners EU (“LATAP...

Click here to view.

The Legal Business International Arbitration Summit 2019

Robert Volterra was invited to speak on a panel at the International Arbitration Summit...

Click here to view.

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea Prescribes Provisional Measures Requiring Russia to Release Three Ukrainian Naval Vessels

On 25 May 2019, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (“ITLOS”)...

Click here to view.

South China Sea Competing Maritime Claims: Risks and Rights for Oil and Gas Companies

Introduction On 12 July 2016, an international arbitral tribunal (the “Tribunal”) constituted under Annex...

Click here to view.

Argentina’s Presidential Election: A Possible Threat To Foreign Investors

Background On 11 August 2019, the candidates of Frente de Todos, headed by Alberto...

Click here to view.

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Permits Venezuela’s Creditors to Seize PDVSA’s Interests CITGO

Introduction On 29 July 2019, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals of the United...

Click here to view.

Corporate Intl Global Awards 2020

Graham Coop won “Energy Sector Public International Law – Lawyer of the Year in...

Click here to view.

The Lawyers Worldwide Awards Innovative Lawyers 2019

Volterra Fietta was awarded “Public International Law Firm of the Year – UK

Click here to view.

Supreme Court rules that Zambians can seek damages from UK company for alleged human rights abuses by Zambian subsidiary

Significant developments continue in the field of human rights-based litigation in the UK. On...

Click here to view.

The General Court of the European Union annuls the European Commission’s Decision on State Aid in the Micula case (Micula v. Romania)

On 18 June 2019, the General Court of the European Union (“GCEU”) handed down...

Click here to view.

Volterra Fietta and King’s College London (Department of Geography) co-hosted The 2019 London International Boundary Conference

Volterra Fietta and King’s College London (Department of Geography) co-hosted another successful edition of...

Click here to view.

Volterra Fietta hosts Spring Reception at The Carlton Club

On 8 May 2019, Volterra Fietta hosted its annual Spring Reception at The Carlton...

Click here to view.

Animal Science Products v. Hebi Welcome Pharmaceutical

The United States Supreme Court rules that federal courts are not required to give...

Click here to view.

The UK and Canada are taking steps to regulate the area of business and Human Rights (“BHR”)

Introduction Multinational businesses are facing increasing pressure to stay abreast of the rapidly developing...

Click here to view.

AAA & Others v. Unilever PLC and Unilever Tea Kenya Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 1532

The Court of Appeal in England and Wales has dismissed claims that an English...

Click here to view.

The American Law Institute will publish its Fourth Restatement of the Foreign Relations Law of the United States.

This month, the American Law Institute will publish its Fourth Restatement of the Foreign Relations Law of...

Click here to view.

A UN working Group issues draft binding international instrument on Business and Human Rights

In June 2014, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted a resolution drafted by...

Click here to view.

Upcoming Events

Thursday 20 September Robert Volterra will speak about “Mineral Resources and Maritime Delimitation” at...

Click here to view.

CETA Investment Court System compatibility with European Union Law: Belgium’s referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union

On 1 September 2017, in the context of its ratification of the Comprehensive Economic...

Click here to view.

Gill Hickman – October 2017

In October 2017, Volterra Fietta acquired an additional piece of artwork for the office. ...

Click here to view.

Business and Human Rights: Closer scrutiny of businesses in the United Nations’ General Comment on State Obligations in the Context of Business Activities

On 23 June 2017, the United Nations’ Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights...

Click here to view.

PCA designates appointing authority in an investment case against Libya under the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Investment Agreement

On 27 March 2017, the Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (the “PCA”)...

Click here to view.

Volterra Fietta hosts A Level students in partnership with the University of Oxford Pathways to Law Programme as part of the Firm’s contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility

On Wednesday 19 July, Volterra Fietta hosted Year 12 and 13 students at our...

Click here to view.

Latest