ISDS Case Map
investment | BITs
investment | bilateral investment treaties
Despite recent criticism from some quarters concerning the use of investment treaties and free trade agreements, the Chinese investment treaty system remains firmly in place.
Poland is clearly sceptical regarding investment protection granted by BITs containing an ISDS system in a current form.
Brazil has finally become a player in the international investment regime, but itrepresents a peculiar case in foreign investment relations.
Joining the ICSID will enhance international perceptions of Iran as a welcoming country to invest.
Lorenzo Cotula discusses highlights from his latest academic piece, in which he explores whether investment treaties protect 'land grab' deals, and how these impact the land rights of rural people.
Pac Rim Cayman LLC thwarted in attempt to recover damages from El Salvador
India had signed a total of 83 bilateral investment treaties (BITs) since 1994, including those with some of the EU members.
India said investments from the countries which fail to re-negotiate investment protection agreement will not get any benefit under any treaty.
Foreign firms tend to be treated at least as well by host state governments as comparable domestic firms in the vast majority of cases. There is a political advantage, as opposed to liability, of being a foreign firm.
While India has been reshaping its arbitration laws and investment climate, the jury is still out on whether these measures will actually help create a more secure legal environment for investors.
