The existence of an investment gives an ICSID tribunal jurisdiction ratione materiae. To ascertain its existence, an ICSID tribunal may…
Mahatma Gandhi said, “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need but not every man’s greed”. These words of the…
Repatriation of art looted during armed conflicts or foreign occupations is still a major concern for many countries, who have…
On the intervening night of June 15 and June 16, 2020, the People’s Republic of China (‘China’) and the Republic…
Party-appointed experts occupy a position of growing importance in international arbitration. This is particularly evident in disputes involving a highly…
At a point in history when the entire world economies are struggling to stand upright and tackle this menace of…
In investment arbitration proceedings, site visits refer to an inspection of any land pivotal to a dispute, carried out by…
Introduction Unlike other contentious issues under international investment arbitration such as expropriation and jurisdiction, discussions regarding calculation of damages and…
I. Introduction The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) Convention (also known as the “Washington Convention”) is a…
1. Introduction Investor-State Dispute Settlement (‘ISDS’) is a system in international law whereby foreign investors can initiate arbitration proceedings against…