ABSTRACT
The core issue in law is who is liable when things go wrong. Trainee lawyers are advised to always prepare for the worst. If you were working on a cooperation agreement between two companies, you would be sure to make note of any contentious points that could lead to disputes or litigation right from the outset. The same is true of international environmental law. When an international environmental treaty is negotiated, lawyers will be present as part of the broader team, but should the negotiations turn to compensation for environmental damage, almost all the negotiators in the room will be lawyers.
