Investment Arbitration: Resolving Disputes

Investor-State Arbitration (Investment Arbitration) is a unique area of dispute resolution with many specific features that are quite different from commercial arbitration. This course will identify and explain the unique aspects of investor-state arbitration.

This program will cover topics such as the differences between investor-state and commercial arbitration, the unique features of investment arbitration, various forums, including ICSID, and where investment matters can be arbitrated.

All practitioners who want to understand how investor-state arbitrations work are encouraged to attend this course. Those who have that basic understanding but do not regularly practice investment arbitration and, therefore, need a refresher may also find this course helpful.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the difference between investor-state arbitrations and commercial arbitrations
• Explore how tribunals evaluate whether they have jurisdiction or not
• Examine the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and its significance in investor-state arbitrations
• Assess potential breaches of state responsibility and the measure of damages