Consulting on international affairs and dispute settlement for sovereign and corporate clients.

The strategic vision of a geopolitical consultancy, the legal depth of a public international law boutique, and the perspective of the Global South.

Pax33 advises states, ministries of foreign affairs, attorneys general, presidential offices, multilateral institutions, and corporates on the matters where international affairs, foreign policy, and public international law meet.

We assist top decision makers in understanding how best to navigate international developments.

The practice serves two distinct audiences — sovereigns and companies — with two distinct products, drawn from a single core expertise.

Peace is not the absence of a dispute but its settlement by lawful means.

Peace is the most pressing question of our times. Inspired in Article 33 of the United Nations Charter, Pax33 brings clarity on world affairs so that our sovereign and corporate clients can stay ahead of their competition.

Practice

Three practices, one body of work.

01 · Sovereign & Institutional
Strategic counsel and advisory across the seven mechanisms of Article 33.
For sovereign states, ministries of foreign affairs, attorneys general, presidential offices, state-owned entities, and multilateral institutions.
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Sovereign & Institutional
  • 01State-to-state counselling on international dispute settlement and advisory proceedings
  • 02Strategic counsel, risk and contingency assessment
  • 03Foreign and diplomatic relations, including treaty interpretation
  • 04Territorial sovereignty and law of the sea
  • 05Sanctions, immunities, state responsibility, and reparations
  • 06Climate change and the global commons
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02 · Corporate
The international order, translated for boards and senior management.
For boards, general counsel, and C-suite operating across jurisdictions exposed to shifting legal and political frameworks.
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Corporate
  • 01Risk analysis from international developments
  • 02Dispute settlement outcomes and impact on business
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03 · Capacity Building
Training programs and executive briefings for those seeking clarity on current world affairs.
For foreign ministries, diplomatic services, state-owned entities, and corporate leadership. More clarity equals better decision making.
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Capacity Building

Programs for foreign ministries, diplomatic services, and state-owned entities

From short-form briefings on treaty interpretation, jurisdictional questions, or strategic planning before international courts, to extended modules on the procedure and practice of international dispute settlement.

Executive briefings for boards and senior management

Sanctions regimes, sovereign risk, climate and global commons obligations, and the geopolitical conditions that shape and impact cross-border activity.

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About
Why Pax33

The name Pax33 is inspired by the most pressing challenge of our time: peace. In a restless world, geopolitical instability impacts everyone. However, we believe that peace is not the absence of a dispute, but its settlement by lawful means. This is why we draw our inspiration from Article 33 of the United Nations Charter, which obliges states to resolve disputes peacefully through seven specific mechanisms.

Translating this framework into strategic action is where our work begins. The most consequential decisions in international affairs are made under immense pressure and imperfect information. Pax33 exists to provide decision-makers with the clarity to comprehend complex disputes and navigate through them — either by achieving a lawful settlement or by strategically managing their broader impact. In our deeply interconnected world, even small, seemingly isolated disputes can trigger massive, unpredictable consequences across borders.

Our Value, Your Advantage
  • Bridging the Strategic Gap Consultancies analyze, law firms litigate. Pax33 delivers both — proactive consulting to prevent disputes, and rigorous advisory across the full architecture of peaceful settlement.
  • Our Unique Perspective We analyze global challenges through a Global South lens.
  • An Elite One-Stop Shop We leverage a network of top-tier practitioners and tailor the team around your specific problem — no friction, no opacity.
  • Clarity Over Paper Every deliverable is calibrated for the limited time of senior decision-makers and scoped to the exact decision you need to make.
  • Predictable & Flexible Fees Zero surprise fees, backed by multicurrency options for seamless payments in your currency of choice.

Andrés Villegas

Managing Director

Pax33 is led by Andrés Villegas, an international consultant and Colombian-qualified lawyer with almost two decades of experience advising governments on complex questions of international affairs, foreign policy, and public international law, as well as companies on various corporate matters.

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General inquiries
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Managing Director
Andrés Villegas
[email protected]
Available languages
English · Spanish · French
Focus regions
Latin America · Africa · South East Asia