Dr. Federico Ortino

Biography

Federico Ortino is a Professor of International Economic Law and Co-Director of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) at King's College London, where he joined in 2007. He is a member of the International Law Association (ILA) Committee on the Rule of Law and International Investment Law. Moreover, he serves on the editorial boards of several esteemed journals, including the Journal of International Economic Law and the Journal of International Dispute Settlement. His consultancy experience includes working with Clifford Chance. Professor Ortino's research focuses on international economic law, emphasizing World Trade Organization (WTO) law, international investment law arbitration, and the legal principles governing the EU internal market. He has published extensively on topics such as trade in services, international treaty standards, and the protection of labor rights within free trade agreements. His teaching interests include LLM courses on International Investment Law, World Trade Law, and European Law, among others. He has collaborated with various international organizations, including UNCTAD, the International Trade Centre, and the OECD, reflecting his active engagement in creating effective legal frameworks for global economic governance.

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