VTA Tassin - Public International Law firm for Ocean & Seas

Created in 2016, VTA Tassin is the first public international law firm exclusively focused on the ocean and seas. Committed to ocean management and protection, the firm excels in addressing challenges related to science, technology, and innovation. Examples of topics addressed: earth Observation (satellite & in situ), shipping, maritime boundary and entitlements, sustainability strategy & due diligence, ESG, marine litter & waste, operational oceanography, hydrography, seabed activities (incl. deep sea mining), marine protected areas, environmental responsibility & liability, conflicting uses of marine space, environmental cooperation strategy in conflict zones, international organisations & ocean governance, greenwashing, decarbonisation... This rare positioning and expertise enables the firm to deliver traditional services (representation, advisory), while also working for organizations (international or regional) and private sectors on implementation issues and positioning/deployment/transformation strategies. VTA Tassin also delivers "à la carte" capacity training services, including of CEOs. Committed to promote sustainable management of the ocean space and an ambitious ocean governance, VTA Tassin has developed through the years a strong expertise in working in the Science Policy Business nexus, and making International Law not only useful but also key competitive advantage to many governments, organizations and entities worldwide. With expertise in EU Law, the firm also assists EU and non EU entities in their implementation, positioning and understanding of EU marine/environment/sustainability framework. Main fields: Public International Law, Law of the Sea,Environmental Law, International Maritime Law, Space Law, Sustainable Development Law, Law of International Organizations, Ocean Governance, Ocean Affairs, Blue Diplomatie, Environmental Security & Peace, International Cooperation, Ocean Knowledge