The Antarctic mining ban could be in danger

Over the past year, Volterra Fietta was hired by clients in multiple new, complex and ground-breaking disputes before international and domestic courts and tribunals.  For those new cases which involve a precise damages figure (for example, not counting boundary disputes at the International Court of Justice), the combined total claim value exceeds USD 40,000,000,000 (forty

Volterra Fietta is pleased to announce the launch of “Volterra Fietta PIL commentaries” a new monthly commentary series by the partners of the firm, beginning Monday, 26 January. The series will present perspectives of seasoned public international law professionals with unique practical experience advising and representing clients.  The partners will address selected concepts, principles, and

These include: In addition, Volterra Fietta has once again been ranked Band A/Tier 1 for Public International Law by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.  Robert Volterra’s practice, including at Volterra Fietta, has maintained these top rankings for almost 30 years.  Volterra Fietta has also been highly ranked for International Arbitration by both

随着中国不断强调双边投资协定在保护其对外投资中的重要作用，并鼓励中国投资者运用国际法机制来保障自身权益，Volterra Fietta 受邀为这一重要倡议作出贡献。

In the past couple of decades China has become the world’s biggest overseas investor.  Chinese State-Owned-Enterprises and private businesses have spent trillions of dollars in foreign investments.  Inevitably, disputes arise between Chinese companies and foreign governments and business counterparties.