Amal specialises in international law, human rights, criminal law and extradition. She appears in both English and international courts and provides written advice to individuals and governments. She has particular expertise in international criminal law and the Middle East region.
International Law
Amal is currently appointed as a senior adviser to Kofi Annan, the Special Envoy of the United Nations and Arab League on the Syrian crisis. Some of her recent international cases include: - representing the Government of Cambodia in a territorial dispute against Thailand at the International Court of Justice, with Sir Frank Berman QC
- representing the Kingdom of Bahrain at the Assembly of State Parties to the International Criminal Court.
Before coming to the Bar, Amal practiced at various international tribunals in The Hague, with a focus on
international criminal law. She served as: Human Rights
Amal regularly provides advice to individuals, governments and NGOs on human rights. Recent cases include: - an application against the government of Georgia at the European Court of Human Rights;
- an application to the UN Human Rights Committee on behalf of a detained client in Turkey; and
- an application for damages from the UN on behalf of Roma victims of lead poisoning at a UN camp in Kosovo.
Amal has also been appointed as a trial observer and participated in various human rights fact-finding missions. She was:
- the Rapporteur for the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute fact-finding mission to Egypt after the revolution in 2011;
- legal adviser to the head of the UN commission investigating the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and other terrorist attacks in Lebanon from 2006-2009; and most recently
- legal adviser to the King of Bahrain in connection with the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry headed by Professor Cherif Bassiouni.
Criminal Law and Extradition
Amal has defended clients in extradition proceedings involving European Arrest Warrants as well as "Part II" extradition requests. She was recently part of the legal team (with Geoffrey Robertson QC and John Jones) defending the head of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, in extradition proceedings in the UK. Amal also defends clients in criminal cases in Magistrates Court and Crown Courts in London.
Dual-qualified as an English barrister and a New York litigation attorney, Amal also practiced for several years at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP's New York office, where she was a member of the Criminal Defence and Investigations Group. During this time, she represented clients in complex criminal investigations and litigation before state and federal courts, including the criminal probe of Enron and Arthur Andersen.
Training
Amal regularly devises and delivers training to judges, state officials and UN investigators on international criminal law and human rights. She has also conducted training for police forces in the Gulf region.
Seminars and Publications
Amal is the editor of a book entitled The Law and Practice of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, to be published in 2013. She is also the author of several book-chapters and articles on international criminal law published by Oxford University Press.
Amal has lectured students on international criminal law at SOAS (University of London), The New School in New York, the Hague Academy of International Law, and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also regularly speaks at conferences and seminars. Upcoming presentations relating to the International Criminal Court are scheduled at Chatham House and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in June 2012.
Educational Background
Amal studied law at St. Hugh's College, Oxford University, where she was a St. Hugh's College Exhibitioner and the recipient of the Shrigley Award. She also holds an LLM in International Law and US Law from New York University School of Law, where she was awarded the Jack J. Katz Memorial Award for her performance in final examinations.
Languages
Amal speaks fluent French and Arabic. Admissions Admitted to the English Bar and the New York Bar (current member in good standing). Admitted to list of Security and Justice Experts (Governance & Rule of Law section) administered by UK Foreign Office DFID and Department of Defence. Memberships International Law Association (British Branch), British Institute of International and Comparative Law, International Bar Association, American Bar Association, Criminal Bar Association, Chatham House.
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Year of Call
2010
2001 (New York)
Email Address
a.alamuddin@doughtystreet.co.uk
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