Professor Federico Ortino
Professor of International Economic Law
- Co-Director of CIGAD
Research interests
- Law
Biography
Professor Federico Ortino is Co-Director of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) and Professor of International Economic Law at King’s College London. He joined King’s in 2007. He is a member of the ILA Committee on the Rule of Law and International Investment Law; founding Committee Member (and former co-Treasurer) of the Society of International Economic Law; consultative member of the Investment Treaty Forum; editorial board member of the Journal of International Economic Law; Journal of International Dispute Settlement, Journal of World Investment and Trade. He is a Consultant to Clifford Chance.
Membership of professional bodies
Prof Ortino is Member of the ILA Committee on the Rule of Law and International Investment Law; of the Society of International Economic Law; and of the Investment Treaty Forum.
Partnerships/professional collaborations
Prof Ortino collaborates with several international organisations such as UNCTAD, the International Trade Centre (ITC), the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the OECD
PhD supervisions
At this time, Federico is unable to take on PhD supervisions
Research interests
Prof Ortino's research centres on international economic law focusing in particular on WTO law, international investment law and arbitration and EU internal market law. In previous writing, he has addressed principles such as non-discrimination, reasonableness, and proportionality employed in various legal systems as instruments for international economic governance. He has recently focused on the regulation of trade in services within the WTO and in regional trade agreements; the origin and evolution of international treaty standards, and the protection of labour rights in free trade agreements, such as the EU-UK TCA.
Teaching interests
- LLM International Investment Law
- LLM World Trade Law
- LLB European Law
Research
Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD)
Bringing together academics, policymakers and practitioners working in the areas of international law and dispute resolution to help tackle global challenges.
News
The Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution officially opens
The Dickson Poon School of Law announces the official opening of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD).
Events
By Peaceful Means: International Adjudication and Arbitration - Essays in Honour of David D. Caron
In dedication to the remarkable legacy of Professor David D. Caron, a look at a collection of essays by distinguished friends and colleagues
Virtual introduction to the LLM - 28 November 2023
Considering studying the LLM at King's College London? Find out more at this virtual event, get a course overview and ask any questions you have.
Please note: this event has passed.
Weaponised trade: The EU and the UK in a polarised world
Join us at the the Dickson Poon School of Law for this exciting event with the Italian Ambassador.
Please note: this event has passed.
Research
Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD)
Bringing together academics, policymakers and practitioners working in the areas of international law and dispute resolution to help tackle global challenges.
News
The Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution officially opens
The Dickson Poon School of Law announces the official opening of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD).
Events
By Peaceful Means: International Adjudication and Arbitration - Essays in Honour of David D. Caron
In dedication to the remarkable legacy of Professor David D. Caron, a look at a collection of essays by distinguished friends and colleagues
Virtual introduction to the LLM - 28 November 2023
Considering studying the LLM at King's College London? Find out more at this virtual event, get a course overview and ask any questions you have.
Please note: this event has passed.
Weaponised trade: The EU and the UK in a polarised world
Join us at the the Dickson Poon School of Law for this exciting event with the Italian Ambassador.
Please note: this event has passed.