International Organisation Law Consultancy

Marcus Joyce

Specialist legal advice and mediation for international organisations and financial institutions. Accredited mediator; founder and Director, London.

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Barrister and Consultant in International Administrative, Employment, and Contract Law

Called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in London in 2005, I practiced from chambers in London, primarily in the field of criminal law.

Since 2010, I have specialised in international administrative/employment law representing both staff members and international organisations in proceedings before the United Nations Dispute and Appeals Tribunals, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Administrative Tribunal and the International Labour Organisation Administrative Tribunal.

My expertise extends to drafting policy documents on a variety of subjects ranging from the prohibition on sexual harassment to staff selection and recruitment. In addition to my specialisation in international administrative law, I possess a wide range of experience in reviewing, negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts between International Organisations and third parties.

In addition to my specialisation in international administrative law, I possess a wide range of experience in reviewing, negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts between International Organisations and third parties.

The organisations for which I have acted include the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, United Nations Secretariat, UN Women, United Nations Office in Geneva, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, the International Criminal Court, World Food Programme, The Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, UN Women and UNICEF. I am a part-time Judge of the Employment Tribunal of England and Wales, and the First-Tier Tribunal.

Services Offered to
International Organizations and Financial Institutions

International Administrative/Employment Law:

1. Investigations into allegations of misconduct;

2. Pre-litigation advice to HR and management. Informal resolution regarding disciplinary and non-disciplinary matters;

3. Mediation services;

4. Litigation - drafting of pleadings, and representation before International Tribunals;

5. Drafting organisational policies;

6. Training for management, staff and legal advisors.

Commercial Contracts Law:

1. Advising on and negotiating complex commercial contracts between International Organisations and third parties;

2. Drafting commercial contracts;

3. Advising on and drafting agreements between governments, NGOs, third party institutions and International Organisations.

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Marcus Joyce

Notable Cases
On behalf of Employers/Organisations

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    Schook v Secretary General of the United Nations: dismissal of SRSG serving at the discretion of the secretary-general held to be lawful.

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    Mc Kay v Secretary-General: successfully argued lack of causation which was critical in the decision to dismiss the applicant’s claim.

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    Ibrahim v Secretary-General of the United Nations: unusual disciplinary matter concerning allegations of harm to a security dog. Decision to place staff member on leave with pay pending investigation upheld.

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    Dudley v Secretary-General of the United Nations: challenge to decision to initiate investigation dismissed.

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    Dudley v Secretary-General of the United Nations: challenge to decision to initiate investigation dismissed.

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    Al-Qaza v Secretary General of the United Nations: case concerning equal pay rights.

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    Belsito v Secretary General of the United Nations: cancellation of selection exercise due to breach of confidentiality held to be lawful.

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    Gabaldon v Secretary-General of United Nations: withdrawal of offer of employment held to be lawful.

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    Karkara v Secretary-General of the United Nations: first case to rule on applicability of provisions relating to sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.

In addition to the above Tribunal cases, I also advise on, and draft decisions and pleadings in relation to, complex and serious disciplinary and non-disciplinary matters which are resolved without litigation.

Comprehensive
Services

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Policy Drafting

I have drafted numerous policies on all manner of subjects including, staff selection, prohibition on sexual harassment and disciplinary procedure.

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Litigation

When litigation is unavoidable, I am in a strong position to defend decisions taken by international organisations before a variety of International Administrative Tribunals.

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Contracts

I have negotiated and drafted numerous complex commercial contracts between international organisations and private sector entities, governments and NGOs

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Advice & Mediation

Having worked with Human Resources departments in a variety of International Organisations I have considerable experience in advising HR at an early stage on how best to informally resolve matters before they become cases.

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Training

My knowledge of case law and experience before International Tribunals enables me to provide training at all levels

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Investigation

I carry out investigations into a wide range of alleged misconduct from creation of a tailored investigation plan through to the completion of a final investigation report.