The study examines over 400 investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) cases conducted under ICSID, UNCITRAL and other arbitration rules and over 70 ICSID annulment decisions. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how long...more
On 13 November 2017, it was confirmed that Venezuela had defaulted on its sovereign debt after failing to meet the deadline for payment of US$200m of interest on its sovereign bonds due in 2019 and 2024.1 It is expected...more
Potential arbitration claims arising from three acts affecting investors in natural resources projects in Tanzania
INTRODUCTION -
In July 2017, three new laws (the Acts) entered into force in Tanzania which could have...more
The financial stakes in investment treaty arbitration are high. The growing complexity of investment treaty proceedings, coupled with the increasing sophistication of the parties, is pushing up average party costs, which now...more