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Resource Person: Dr Nitish Monebhurrun, Law Professor (University Center of Brasília, Brazil)

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Nitish Monebhurrun holds a PhD in International Law from the Sorbonne Law School. He is a Post-Doctoral fellow in international and comparative law (Sorbonne Law School) and holds masters degrees in International Economic Law (Sorbonne Law School) and in International Law (University Jean Moulin Lyon III) and a Diploma in International Law of the Hague Academy of International Law. He is a tenured law Professor at the University Center of Brasília (Brazil) and a permanent visiting Professor at the University of Sabana (Colombia). He is a researcher and consultant for the Brazilian Observatory of International Migrations and at the Department of Latin American Studies of the University of Brasília. On other grounds, he is a consultant and arbitrator (ALAM/CAMESC) in international law and a Member of the Pool of Experts (PoE) of the United Nations Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, including Socioeconomic Aspects. He coordinates the Business, Human Rights and Public Policy Clinic of the University Center of Brasília and is the chief-editor of the Brazilian Journal of International law.

Synopsis:

This lecture discusses the reparation of environmental damages caused by business companies outside the realm of environmental law, namely in International Investment law. If the latter specializes in the protection of foreign investors and multinational companies, it makes provisions for some procedural and material techniques and mechanisms which can be mobilized to repair environmental damages. The lecture will explain how international investment law can be construed to incorporate an environmental dimension.

Target Audience: All law practitioners

Seats Available: 100 max

Delivery Mode:  Face to face at the seat of the IJLS

Two CPD Hours will be awarded.

Published on 10 July 2024

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Resource Person:  Mr Avinash Sunassee, FCIArb, Barrister [please click here for full CV]

Synopsis:

It is proposed to first look at the principles applicable to conflicts of interest in general. What gives rise to a conflict of interest? It is then proposed to have an interactive session and consider or formulate the rules applicable to different law practitioners. Finally, the question of how to manage conflicts of interest will be considered.

Target Audience:  All Law Practitioners

Seats Available: 100 max

Delivery Mode:  Face to face at the seat of the IJLS

Two CPD Hours will be awarded.

Published on 10 July 2024

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