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ICSID tribunal takes jurisdiction over 60,000 bondholder claims against Argentina for sovereign debt default
In its decision of 4 August 2011, a majority tribunal took a monumental decision to accept a "mass claim" under the ICSID rules in relation to …
Are all foreign transactions protected by international investment treaties?
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Libyan sanctions regime
Following the recent developments in Libya, the UN, EU and UK have adopted further measures relating to the asset freeze imposed in March 2011 (details …
Syrian sanctions regime
Following the recent unrest in Syria, the EU has this week imposed new sanctions on the Syrian regime, including an arms embargo, the freezing of funds …
Egypt and Libyan sanctions regime - update
On 21 March a new sanctions regime was imposed as regards certain Egyptian nationals and there were further amendments to the Libyan sanctions. Egypt On …
The Libyan sanctions regime - Update
On 27 February 2011 the Libya (Financial Sanctions) Order 2011 came into force in the UK, and was subsequently supplemented by the Libya (Asset-Freezing) …
Syrian Sanctions Regime
Following the further unrest in Syria, the EU on 23 August added further names to the list of individuals and entities subject to the asset freezing …
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal clarifies law of sovereign immunity in Hong Kong, with important implications for contracts with State entities
In its provisional judgment in Democratic Republic of the Congo v. FG Hemisphere Associates the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) found that absolute …
UN Human Rights Council endorses new Guiding Principles on Business and International Human Rights
On 16 June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council (the "Council") endorsed the "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights" (the "Guiding Principles"). …
International Court of Justice declines jurisdiction in dispute between Georgia and the Russian Federation
On 1 April 2011, the International Court of Justice (the "ICJ") decided it had no jurisdiction to hear an application by Georgia concerning Russia's …
Australia goes against the trend with investor-state dispute settlement
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ICSID - first two successful challenges by States under ICSID's summary dismissal procedure
In 2006, the ICSID Rules were amended to introduce Rule 41(5), which allows a party to raise a preliminary objection that claims brought against it are …
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