Abuse of Rights, Abusive Claims, Investment Arbitration, Investment Disputes, Investment Treaties, ISDS
What is the Role of the Abuse of Process Doctrine When the Illegitimate Commencement of Investment Arbitration Proceedings is Concerned?
Investment tribunals are well-known to examine the abuse of rights doctrine in various contexts, including illegitimate corporate restructuring (Phillip Morris v Australia, para. 588; Lao Holdings v Laos I, para. 70; Alverley v Romania, para. 380), bad faith conduct (Phoenix v Czech Republic, paras.143-44; WCV World Capital Ventures Cyprus Ltd v Czech Republic, paras. 477-478),…