investor-state disputes | ISDS


Starcom files €150 million investment treaty claim against San Marino in escalating ‘bank heist’ saga
The filing marks the first time a foreign investor has openly threatened treaty-based arbitration against San Marino over its handling of a major banking transaction
Podcast | How Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine in wartime
In the midst of war, Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine – not in Moscow or Kyiv, but through European trade treaties and arbitration courts in Washington.
Emmerson submits $1.215bn arbitration claim over Khemisset potash project
Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson PLC said on Monday it had submitted a $1.215 billion damages claim, including interest and net of local taxes, in its arbitration case against Morocco.
Guinea, Emirates Global Aluminium near deal to resolve asset dispute, sources say
Guinea has reached an agreement with Emirates Global ‌Aluminium that will avert a looming arbitration over last year's seizure of the miner’s local unit.
Petro says Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties
President Gustavo Petro said that Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties that allow foreign corporations to sue the State over perceived losses before international tribunals.
BHMB mining sues Nicaragua for $80 million, citing illegal expropriation of gold facility
The dispute goes now to a World Bank body after the abrupt takeover of a gold-processing facility now reportedly controlled by Chinese companies.
Cadence Minerals secures funding for Mexico arbitration case
The funding arrangement enables Cadence and its subsidiary REM Mexico Limited to commence international arbitration against the Mexico under the UK-Mexico bilateral investment treaty.
South Korean government, Elliott restart ISDS arbitration
Both parties drop appeals, sending Samsung merger dispute back to arbitration.
Letter from 220 economists and legal scholars to Colombian President Gustavo Petro calling for action on ISDS
We write to you as economists and legal scholars deeply concerned that investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) poses a serious obstacle to building prosperous, equitable, and sustainable societies.
Do trade deals put public health care up for sale?
Alberta’s promised two-tier transition comes with unacknowledged threats from trade and investment agreements.