Pavocat Chambers makes for a trusted partner in navigating the intricately complex legal issues that come to the fore during investigations into bribery and corruption. Knowing that prevention is ultimately the better policy, we create robust compliance frameworks, using strategies for effective anti-bribery compliance to safeguard organisations against financial and reputational risks. Understanding Bribery and Corruption: A Legal Perspective Pavocat Chambers makes for a trusted partner in navigating the intricately complex legal issues that come to the fore during investigations into bribery and corruption. Knowing that prevention is ultimately the better policy, we create robust compliance frameworks, using strategies for effective anti-bribery

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Unravelling the Intricacies of International Administrative Law Navigating the complexities of international administrative law can be daunting, but understanding its principles is crucial for anyone involved in the international civil service or engaged in matters concerning administrative tribunals. The Pavocat Chambers team has expertise in international administrative law, including its significance, application, and implications. What is International Administrative Law? Understanding the Basics What defines international administrative law, and how does it differ from domestic administrative law? International administrative law encompasses the legal framework governing the administrative activities of international organisations, including the United Nations and its specialised agencies. It addresses issues such as employment

This article was first published to EU Law Analysis here: https://eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2023/11/judicial-control-over-alleged-breaches.html?m=1. Advocate General (‘AG’) Ćapeta delivered her Opinion in Joined Cases C-29/22 P and C-44/22, KS and KD, on 23 November 2023. She proposed that individuals may bring an action for damages against the EU before the EU Courts based on alleged breaches of fundamental rights in the implementation of an EU Common Security and Defence Policy (‘CSDP’) mission, Eulex Kosovo, and, related to the investigations that were carried out, during that mission, into the disappearance and killing of the applicants’ family members in 1999 in Pristina (Kosovo). Introduction In this case before the Grand Chamber, the main question is

On Wednesday, 15 November 2023 the EU General Court dismissed again a listing challenge under the EU Russian sanctions framework by a Russian businessman, ‘OT’¹ . The First Chamber ruled in extended composition, likely because the applicant raised a plea of illegality concerning criteria (d) and (g) of the Council decisions on which the listings are based and the Government of Belgium intervened in support of the Council. The Judgment is only available in French.https://curia.europa.eu/juris/liste.jsf?language=en&td=ALL&num=T-193/22 In this case the General Court provided further important observations on how it will deal with future challenges of individual sanctions against Russian businesspersons under the EU Russian