International Investment Law and the Pandemic /
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This book discusses how the Covid pandemic has reshaped investment screening mechanisms, investment law and arbitration. Contributions from leading academics and practitioners offer a fresh perspective on the reform of the ISDS mechanism and investment treaties; security and public order risks in FDI screening; the application of treaty standards and customary law defences; and the critical role of scientific data in investment arbitration. With rare insights and unpublished data, this book is your essential guide to understanding the resilience of the investment regime in these challenging times.
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1 online resource (283 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004711204
Counterclaims in Investment Arbitration : Holding Foreign Investors Accountable for Violations of International Law /
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Foreign investors benefit from investment protection standards in international investment law which are enforceable in investment arbitration. However, international law does not directly bind foreign investors and investment arbitration strugg
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1 online resource (212 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004420953
The Adjudicator's Toolkit and the Force of International Law : Comparing Trade and Investment Disputes /
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Adjudicators have been placed at the forefront in the search for systemic order within the pluralist international legal order, acting as guardians of the international legal system. Yet, they do so under increasing pressure from the governments
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1 online resource (400 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004700932
Sovereign Wealth Funds and State Immunity /
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How does the hybrid nature of SWFs affect the application of state immunity to these funds? May an SWF be sued in foreign courts for wrongful acts committed in the course of its investment activities? Can SWF investments be attached by a private creditor seeking to enforce an investment arbitration award against the fund's state of nationality? This monograph addresses these questions from the perspective of the 2004 New York Convention and six selected jurisdictions (US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, China), with the broader aim of highlighting potential new standards for implementation of the state immunity rule to SWFs.
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1 online resource (175 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004710795
Green Transition and the Future of East African Community Member States' Investment Policy : Transforming Investment Policies for a Greener East Africa /
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In Green Transition and the Future of East African Community Member States' Investment Policy , you embark on a vital journey through the pressing challenges and opportunities facing Burundi, Somalia, and South Sudan. This book answers critical research questions about how these nations can align their investment policies with sustainable development amidst climate change. You will discover actionable strategies, backed by rigorous analysis and real-world case studies, that empower policymakers and investors to foster resilience and growth. With unique insights into the intersection of climate vulnerability and investment, this book stands out as an essential resource for anyone committed to a sustainable future in the EAC region. Join us in shaping a greener tomorrow! See Less.
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1 online resource (169 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004759626