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CAFTA: Impact on FDI and Arbitration

Posted on August 22, 2024

Exploring the Impact of CAFTA on International Investment and Arbitration The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) stands as a pivotal treaty reshaping international investment, particularly influencing foreign direct investment in the region. As a substantial international investment agreement, CAFTA underpins the...

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Bilateral vs Multilateral Treaties (“BITs vs MITs”)

Posted on August 6, 2024

Bilateral vs Multilateral Investment Treaties: Analyzing the Key Differences In the intricate web of global commerce, the stability and predictability of market conditions are elevated through strategic legal frameworks known as investment treaties ("Bilateral vs. Multilateral treaties"). These treaties, crucial in shaping...

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Expropriation Defenses in International Law

Posted on July 23, 2024

Expropriation Defenses in International Law: A Comprehensive OverviewExpropriation defenses form a critical battleground in the domain of international arbitration and investment disputes. At the heart of many of these contentious cases is the intricate dance of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms, where the...

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Investor Concession Guide

Posted on July 3, 2024

Investor Concession Guide: Defending Your Assets From Expropriation In the dynamic sphere of global investment, companies often face an array of challenges that can significantly affect their bottom line. One such impediment is the risk of expropriation from investor concession, where a...

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Most Favored Nation In Investment Agreements

Posted on July 3, 2024

The Impact of MFN Status on International Investment Agreements Most Favored Nation (MFN) status, a pivotal concept in both the realm of international law and global commerce, operates as a cornerstone in the architecture of free trade agreements. This...

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Free Trade Agreements and Bilateral Investment Treaties

Posted on July 2, 2024

Deciphering Differences: Free Trade Agreements and Bilateral Investment Treaties Free trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties play crucial roles in shaping international commerce and investment landscapes. These agreements, often negotiated under the auspices of the World Trade Organization, aim to create free...

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Equatorial Guinea Joins ICSID as a member state

Posted on June 16, 2024

Equatorial Guinea Joins ICSID Member States As the latest nation to join the ranks of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Equatorial Guinea steps into a space where tribunal authority and legal jurisdiction intertwine with global economic aspirations by joining ICSID. Recognition...

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Risks in Foreign Direct Investment: How to Mitigate

Posted on June 14, 2024

Strategies for Managing Foreign Direct Investment RisksNavigating the complex waters of foreign direct investment requires a keen understanding of the risks involved, from fluctuating debt markets to stringent regulations.Investors often find themselves facing a web of challenges including political instability, which can abruptly...

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Ecuador BIT comparison

Posted on May 31, 2024

Ecuador's Bilateral Investment Treaties: A Comparative Overview Ecuador's approach to international investment has been dynamic, characterized by an evolving framework of bilateral investment treaties (BITs) that underscore the country's openness to foreign direct investment while attempting to safeguard its own interests. In this article. We are...

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(TRIMs) Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures

Posted on May 27, 2024

Understanding the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) Navigating the complexities of global commerce, the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) stands as a pivotal treaty within the Uruguay Round framework, shaping the conduit through which international trade and foreign direct investment flow.