Consultancy by NILOS

NILOS provides legal advice and assistance to governments, non-governmental organisations and companies. NILOS staff has expertise in a wide range of law of the sea issues, such as:

• the regime of maritime zones
• maritime boundary delimitation between neighbouring states
• regional oceans governance
• the international law relating to the polar regions, fisheries
• marine scientific research
• navigational issues
• protection and preservation of the marine environment
• conservation of marine biodiversity
• dispute settlement and litigation

Types of clients NILOS has consulted

• government ministries and agencies;
• non-governmental organisations;
• intergovernmental organisations;
• law firms; and 
• companies.

Types of consultancy

• interpretation and application of rules of international law, including the law of the sea;
• drafting of treaty texts;
• drafting of national legislation;
• drafting of policy documents;
• providing assistance to states and others in engaging with international bodies; and 
• legal advice in litigation.

See also specialised teaching and training.