investor-state disputes | ISDS


Egypt wins international arbitration against two Spanish companies demanding €236m compensation
The ICSID has turned down a lawsuit filed by Spanish companies Cementos La Union and Aridos Jativa against the Egyptian State, demanding a compensation of more than €236 million.
Reko Diq Case: NAB unearths corruption to the tune of billions
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan has collected irrefutable evidence revealing that billions of rupees have been lost to the national exchequer in the Reko Diq project after the bureau scrutinized its 30-year record.
CAN Europe policy briefing on the Energy Charter Treaty
The treaty is incompatible with the EU’s climate commitments and the current modernisation process will not fix this, as the necessary reforms are either opposed by other contracting parties or not being discussed.
Update on the future of ISDS: UNCITRAL working group III publishes draft working papers
The working papers focus on an appellate mechanism and enforcement issues and the selection and appointment of ISDS tribunal members.
Human rights in investment treaty disputes – what's on the horizon?
Given the dynamic relationship between the protection of foreign investment and human rights, investors wishing to rely upon investment treaty provisions should fully integrate human rights considerations into their investment decisions and operations.
Pakistan seeks to reform int’l investment regime
Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the formation of a working group of experts for reforming Pakistan’s international investment regime.
Lupaka submits request for arbitration claim against the Republic of Peru
The dispute stems from the Community of Parán's actions, which invaded Lupaka’s project held through Invicta Mining Corp.
EU tries to stop fossil fuel companies suing states over climate action
Brussels’ proposed green reforms to the Energy Charter Treaty face resistance from Japan, yet do not go far enough for environmental campaigners.
Investor-State Dispute Settlement reform: the multilateral investment court was never the answer
The problem with the ISDS is not the format of the dispute settlement. The problem is that it is designed to give corporations power to go after government policies.
Vodafone arbitration award: Centre to challenge telco's Rs 22,100 crore tax case win
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has advised the government that the decision of an arbitration tribunal cannot contradict the law passed by a sovereign parliament.