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Investor's claims against Peru thrown out due to abusive corporate restructuring to acquire treaty rights
In an award rendered on 9 January 2015, an ICSID tribunal (Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler (presiding), Eduardo Zuleta, and Raúl Vinuesa), determined that one …
Legal implications of default, renegotiation and possible exit of an EU member state: protections for investors under bilateral investment treaties
The outcome of the Greek elections and Syriza's commitment to negotiating a restructuring of Greece's debt (or a prosperous life outside the Eurozone …
English High Court provides guidance on waiver of sovereign immunity
In a recent decision in the case High Commissioner for Pakistan In the United Kingdom ("Pakistan") v National Westminster Bank (the "Bank"), the English …
38th FA Mann Lecture – “‘Judge not, that ye be not judged': judging judicial decision-making”
The 38th FA Mann Lecture will take place at 18:00 on Thursday 29 January 2015 at The Old Hall, Lincoln's Inn, London, WC2A 3TL. The title for this year's …
Investment protection and ISDS in the TTIP: the discussion continues with more consultation around the corner
Yesterday afternoon, the EU Commission issued its Report on the outcome of the public consultation on the inclusion of investment protection and …
Potential risks to investors highlighted by two ICSID tribunals declining to recommend provisional protection against criminal investigations
Investors in some states face a real risk of reprisals after commencing investment claims. Reprisals may range from entirely legitimate (albeit unusually …
Herbert Smith Freehills announces relocation of partner Andrew Cannon to Paris
Herbert Smith Freehills today announced that London-based international arbitration partner Andrew Cannon has relocated to Paris. His move strengthens …
Inaugural conference of the European Federation for Investment Law and Arbitration: 23 January 2015
The European Federation for Investment Law and Arbitration (EFILA) will be holding its inaugural conference on 23 January 2015 at the Senate House in …
PCA–Hong Kong Host Country Agreement anticipates increase in disputes involving States in Asia
At a ceremony in Beijing on 4 January 2015, representatives of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the Central Government of the People's …
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