Tweaked versions of the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism being proposed to avoid the most controversial aspects of regular forms of ISDS
31-Aug-2023
UNCTAD
UNCTAD presents a new toolbox to make international investment agreements actively support the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
28-Aug-2023
The Indian Express
As India and the UK inch closer towards finalising a free trade agreement, the contours of the much-debated and contentious bilateral investment treaty are likely to be finalised around the same time as the FTA.
17-Aug-2023
Madhyam
The experience with investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms has been mixed, with India facing several adverse awards and financial compensation in certain high-profile cases.
13-Jul-2023
The Hindu BusinessLine
New Delhi insists on 'exhaustion of local remedies' clause but Brussels wants investor court system.
3-Jul-2023
IISD
If India’s approach and engagement with international investment agreements can be distinguished into phases, with the new agreements being negotiated and concluded, India is poised to enter a new phase.
21-Jun-2023
Lexology
State parties consider whether to turn to traditional methods of investment dispute settlement mechanisms or more innovative solutions, such as an African investment court.
2-May-2023
Mondaq
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law ("UNCITRAL" or "Commission") Working Group III finalized provisions on the use of mediation in ISDS.
21-Apr-2023
Balkan Insight
Despite warnings that it could deter investment, Albania is pushing ahead with plans to establish a local commercial court to replace the World Bank-funded international arbitration body.
6-Apr-2023
United Nations
The working group completed its work on a draft code of conduct for arbitrators in international investment dispute resolution.
25-Jan-2023
Saskia Bricmont
This report analyzes the proposed interpretive guidance on the Investment Chapter of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union.