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Federico Ortino

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

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    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).

    Lots of people in an amphitheater with blurred out faces, for a conference.

    Events

    21NovBy Peaceful Means - Essays in Honour of David D. Caron TN

    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

    28NovStudy Law at King's College London.

    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.

    18MayThe EU and Uk

    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

      CIGAD_hero_1800px x 500px
      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).

      Lots of people in an amphitheater with blurred out faces, for a conference.

      Events

      21NovBy Peaceful Means - Essays in Honour of David D. Caron TN

      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

      28NovStudy Law at King's College London.

      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.

      18MayThe EU and Uk

      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.