Edgardo Sobenes (Adv. LL.M., Msc) is a distinguished international lawyer with extensive experience in litigation before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and a unique specialisation in coordinating and managing international legal teams. Since 2019, Edgardo has led ESILA B.V., a boutique law firm based in The Hague-home to the ICJ-, offering clients a distinct advantage by combining its strategic location with unparalleled expertise in international legal matters.

ESILA B.V. stands out for its client-focused approach, assembling tailor-made legal teams of renowned international lawyers to meet the specific needs of each case, ensuring precise, goal-oriented solutions.

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Edgardo's expertise covers a wide range of public international law issues, both in contentious and non-contentious proceedings before the ICJ, including state responsibility, the use of force, land and maritime boundary delimitation, the law of the sea, international water law, the law of treaties, climate change law, the right to self-determination, and environmental law. He also assists States in mediating disputes and negotiating agreements.
 

Beyond his legal practice, Edgardo is a global guest lecturer and has published extensively with leading publishers like  Cambridge Press, Max Planck, Springer, and T.M.C. Asser Press. His dedication to advancing international law is evident through his roles as the founder of the International Law Association's Nicaraguan Branch, member of the JTMS Editorial Board, founder of VR Legal Evidence, and host of the first Spanish-language international law podcast, "Hablemos de Derecho Internacional" (HDI).