…declare ICSID arbitration proceedings concerning intra-EU investment disputes under the Energy Charter Treaty inadmissible pursuant to Sec. 1032(2) of the German Code of Civil Procedure. The question in both proceedings…

…ESG amongst all suppliers. Further, ESG regulatory initiatives in the EU build pressure on businesses to carry out compliance checks. In the context of international arbitration, introduction of ESG factors…

…enhance sustainable development in Africa. The AAA Model BIT was elaborated as a comprehensive non-binding document that states may use and adapt to their needs when drafting their specific BITs….

…multilateral level and the recent roll-back of the intra-EU investment regime. On the first point, Tom Sikora cautioned against failing to consider the perspective of investors on the various reform…

intra-EU investment arbitrations. Nevertheless, considering the various pending proceedings, intra-EU ECT arbitration will likely stay a newsworthy topic for the foreseeable future. References[+] References ↑1 See Order of the HRC…

…investments that prioritize social and environmental interests. Mr. von Wobeser indicated that several bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”) and investment chapters in free trade agreements (“FTAs”) now contain specific provisions regulating…

…as bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”) and multilateral investment treaties (“MITs”). He also explored the intersection between the Laws of War/IHL and IIL, first, by drawing distinctions between these areas and,…

…not, however, provide the (eagerly-awaited) answer to the question we considered in our article on ‘The agreement terminating intra-EU BITs: are its provisions on ‘New’ and ‘Pending’ Arbitration Proceedings compatible…