Litigation before International Courts and Tribunals
35+
Written proceedings before the ICJ
15+
Oral hearings coordinated
15+
Judgments and orders implemented
17+
Years of experience in PIL
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Mr. Edgardo Sobenes
Adv. LL.M, Msc
Considered among the most experienced Latin American lawyers involved in high-profile cases before the International Court of Justice
Edgardo Sobenes is a distinguished international lawyer with extensive experience in litigation before the International Court of Justice and a unique specialisation in the coordination and management of international legal teams. He is the Director of ESILA B.V., a boutique law firm based in The Hague — home of the ICJ.
ESILA B.V. advises States, international organisations, and private entities in contentious and advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice. The firm brings more than 15 years of experience in coordinating and managing high-level international legal teams, offering clients a distinct advantage by combining strategic proximity to the Court with deep expertise in international legal matters.