Fundamentals of Investment Treaty Arbitration

This nine-hour foundational course will cover the following: 1) Who is entitled to bring an investment-treaty claim, against whom, and in respect of what types of claims/counterclaims; 2) The main arbitral fora in which such claims can be brought; and the considerations to take into account in selecting or opposing a forum; 3) Obstacles to the admissibility of claims and counterclaims; and 4) The principal causes of action in investment-treaty claims (expropriation, fair and equitable treatment, full protection and security, discrimination, MFN).

This intensive course is taught in the academic year 2024-2025.

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