Specialists in International Organisations Law

Bretton Woods Law is a set of barristers Chambers who focus solely on International Organisations Law. International organisations, such as the United Nations, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, are bodies whose membership is normally comprised of sovereign states and which are created by means of multilateral treaties. They enjoy a number of privileges and immunities, including immunity from legal suit and, as such, they have adopted and abide by their own internal legal systems. Bretton Woods Law has practised International Organisations Law around the world, which has resulted in unrivalled knowledge and experience, resulting in well-founded and clear advice. Bretton Woods Law’s expertise covers five distinct aspects:

The Sanctions Mechanisms at the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) – a proven track record in dealing with fraud and corruption issues on Multilateral Development Bank funded projects that could lead to possible sanctions and most importantly an ability to achieve meaningful results.

MDB Debarment Avoidance Services – Bretton Woods Law has a series of Multilateral Development Bank Debarment Avoidance Services which give companies confidence and security when working on projects funded by Multilateral Development Banks: the risk of debarment, as a result of an often unforeseen sanctionable practice, is substantially reduced.

Employment Disputes Within International Organisations – first-hand experience of international organisations’ HR and legal departments and how they operate, combined with an unparalleled understanding of International Administrative Law (the employment law of international organisations), has created a vital resource for International Civil Servants of all levels.

Alternative Dispute Resolution within International Organisations – mediation and arbitration are both forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) and lawyers at Bretton Woods Law offer a full International ADR Services known as “iADRs”.

International Organisations Law Consultancy Service – bespoke advice to international organisations, government departments, non-governmental organisations, funds and companies, founded on a comprehensive understanding of law and practice and what is required by specific bodies to better protect themselves and comply to best practice programmes.

Bretton Woods Law places great importance on client care and service, with every client being treated as an individual. An empathetic and precise manner allows Bretton Woods Law to tailor its approach and offerings to the particular individual client, organisation or entity.