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Wave of investment arbitration claims against African countries
In the last week, four African countries have received investment arbitration claims before the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Cameroon, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tunisia have been sued by investors from Italy, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
New mining laws in Mexico could give rise to challenges under international investor treaties
Direct remedies may be available to Canadian miners under the CPTPP in relation to the changes to Mexico’s mining laws.
Gabriel Resources raises funds for court trial against Romania
Canadian company Gabriel Resources, the majority shareholder of the developer of the blocked gold mining project in the Apuseni Mountains, seeks to raise up to USD 4.75 mln from investors with a private placement.
Spain loses immunity bid in $129 mln renewable energy incentives lawsuit
Spain has lost a bid to claim immunity in a London court in a 120 million-euro ($129 million) case over cuts to renewable energy incentives.
Irish minister's decision sparks disappointment and potential legal action in Barryroe offshore oil project
Given Lansdowne is a UK domiciled company it expects to pursue its claim in international arbitration pursuant to the investment protection regime established under the Energy Charter Treaty.
Qatar fund explored claims against Switzerland for Credit Suisse losses
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, Credit Suisse's second-largest investor, has explored seeking redress for losses incurred by the bank's takeover.
ICSID Tribunal upholds jurisdiction over an intra-EU Dispute
This case concerns a dispute between Cavalum SGPS, S.A and the Kingdom of Spain about changes introduced by the respondent to the regulatory and economic regime for renewable energy projects.
Italy: Rockhopper provides an update on its ICSID arbitration with Italy
Tribunal orders Rockhopper & Italy to mitigate the risk of non-recoupment by Italy with the anticipation of the Stay being lifted.
Green light for enforcement of investor-state arbitration award in Australia
The decision recognised and enforced an ICSID arbitration award obtained by a renewable energy investor against the Spanish Government for €101 million.
UNCITRAL working group III completes a draft code of conduct for arbitrators
The working group completed its work on a draft code of conduct for arbitrators in international investment dispute resolution.