Sentences with phrase «arbitrations under treaties»

acting for investors and states in arbitrations under treaties on the protection of foreign investments;

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In addition, he has a significant practice in investment treaty arbitration under ICSID and ad - hoc regimes (see below).

NSPI, however, asserted that the treaty allowed it to bring the arbitration directly under UNCITRAL rules and contended, in addition, that the Additional Facility was not available due to various reasons including the screening process set forth in the rules of that facility.

The treaty allows for a claim to be brought under UNCITRAL arbitration rules if ICSID's Additional Facility were available.

This includes inter-state litigation in relation to commercial contracts, the interpretation of treaties and state immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978, particularly in the context of enforcement of arbitration awards against states.

At its heart, IIAPP offers a database of summaries of some 150 cases brought by investors against states under treaties channelling disputes into less costly arbitration.

Hogan Lovells partner Markus Burgstaller, who acted for the Slovak Republic, said: «As many arbitrations under such treaties are currently pending, the Court's judgment is likely to have far - reaching consequences.

On March 15, the SCC and K&L Gates will host a one - day conference in Warsaw to discuss investment treaty arbitration under the 2017 SCC Rules.

Shelbaya says «the new amendments deleted any reference to investment treaty arbitration under the ICSID Convention».

Acting for Ukraine in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in relation to claims of $ 180m by a London Stock Exchange - listed oil and gas company brought under the UK - Ukraine bilateral investment treaty, alleging unlawful imposition of tax measures.

You should note the distinction between international commercial arbitration (the prior two links) and arbitration under public international law which is conducted according to international law and / or treaties and / or contracts between private entities and States.

He represented The Sudan People's Liberation Movement / Army in the historic Abyei arbitration (more information on Abyei arbitration), Eritrea in an ad hoc arbitration against Yemen, private parties in controversies under various bilateral investment treaties, and a major foundation in an ad hoc arbitration against a European state raising novel issues of public international law.

This arises from the likes of multinational ventures, such as energy projects, and can be instigated in two ways: investors and host states either consent in contracts to use international arbitration to resolve disputes, or investors make claims under bilateral (or multilateral) investment treaties (BITs).

David has also acted for sovereign state bodies in investor - state arbitration under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties including under the Energy Charter Treaty.

Moreover, under Article 238 of the UAE Law of Civil Procedures, the terms of treaties between UAE and foreign countries and international conventions ratified by the UAE are applicable in law in connection with the enforcement and recognition of foreign arbitration awards.

Successful defense of a Latin American country in an ICSID (Additional Facility) investor - State arbitration brought by a Canadian company under a bilateral investment treaty, related to a joint venture and a mining concession contract (Vannessa Ventures).

Defending a Latin American country in an ICSID (Additional Facility) investor - State arbitration brought by a Canadian gold mining company under a bilateral investment treaty (Gold Reserve).

Defending a Latin American S.O.E. in an ad - hoc arbitration brought by a Canadian company under a bilateral investment treaty, related to a hydrocarbon sales contract.

Successful defense of a Latin American country in an ICSID (Additional Facility) investor - State arbitration brought by a Canadian company under a bilateral investment treaty, related to a concession contract (Nova Scotia Power II).

Defending a Latin American country in an ICSID (Additional Facility) investor - State arbitration brought by a Canadian company under a bilateral investment treaty, related to a concession contract (Crystallex).

Successful defense of a Latin American country in an UNCITRAL investor - State arbitration brought by a Canadian company under a bilateral investment treaty, related to a hydrocarbon sales contract (Nova Scotia Power I).

Defending a Latin American country in an ICSID (Additional Facility) investor - State arbitration brought under a bilateral investment treaty, related to export taxes and the termination of a concession contract (Anglo - American PLC).

Equally under Article 238 of the Law of Civil Procedures, the terms of treaties between UAE and foreign countries and international conventions ratified by the UAE are applicable in law in connection with the enforcement and recognition of foreign arbitration awards in the UAE.

Robert's commercial disputes experience has focused on the energy sector and includes representing a multinational energy company in a $ 150 million ICC arbitration concerning the impact of government - imposed price renegotiation in the coal industry; representing an oil & gas major in a dispute under a long term gas supply agreement in relation to an off - shore West African field; defending a Russian energy infrastructure company in LCIA arbitration proceedings; and advising an oil major on potential claims under a bi-lateral investment treaty related to corruption charges and maltreatment of company officers.

Represents the Republic of Ecuador in an UNCITRAL Rules arbitration under the Ecuador - United States bilateral investment treaty with respect to claims by a foreign oil producer challenging an Ecuadorian law establishing State participation in windfall oil profits resulting from an unforeseen rise in prices.

Represented the Slovak Republic in an UNCITRAL Rules arbitration under the Netherlands - Czech and Slovak investment encouragement and protection treaty arising from proposals to unitize the Slovakian health insurance sector.

Public international lawyers, by contrast, tend to emphasize the embeddedness of investment treaty arbitration in a public world order that imposes constraints on State conduct under international law.

Notably, it would make the UNCITRAL Transparency Rules applicable to all treaty - based investor - State arbitrations under «old» treaties, independently of the applicable arbitration rules.

Represents Ukraine in an ICSID arbitration under the Ukraine - Netherlands investment promotion and protection treaty relating to the financial sector.

Represented the Republic of Ecuador in an arbitration under the State - to - State dispute resolution provisions of the Ecuador — U.S. bilateral investment treaty concerning the proper interpretation and application of the treaty.

Modern investment law, by contrast, is characterized by the investor's right to initiate arbitration directly against host States based on the States» prospective and generalized consent to arbitrate any matter under the governing treaty.

Represents the Republic of India in an UNCITRAL Rules arbitration under the India - France investment promotion and protection treaty related to the port cargo - handling industry.

Representing the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in an arbitration under the ICSID Additional Facility, based on a claim of more than US$ 1 billion brought by a Canadian mining company under the bilateral investment treaty between Canada and Venezuela, in a proceeding conducted in Spanish and English.

Represented Barbados investor in ICSID arbitration against the Venezuelan government involving claims, under the Barbados - Venezuela bilateral investment treaty, with respect to automotive industry investment and restrictions on foreign exchange and importation

Represented Spanish investor in ICSID arbitration against the Venezuelan government involving claims, under Spain - Venezuela bilateral investment treaty, with respect to expropriation of bank and related assets

In recent years there has been criticism that international investment treaties and investor - State arbitration conducted under those treaties increasingly, and unacceptably, have encroached upon the legitimate uses of States» regulatory power.

A state would therefore not be immune from the adjudicative jurisdiction of the English courts with respect to court proceedings that related to an arbitration under a bilateral investment treaty to which the state was a party.

We have extensive experience acting as counsel in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations under all major arbitral rules, seated in Australia and around the world.

the Government of Malaysia in a US$ 1.2 billion arbitration against the Republic of Singapore concerning the interpretation of a bilateral treaty, conducted under the Permanent Court of Arbitration Optional Rules for Arbitrating Disputes Between Two States

In international investment treaty and commercial arbitrations in virtually every country in Central and South America under all major arbitral rules and institutions, including among others International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes («ICSID»), International Chamber of Commerce («ICC»), United Nations Commission on International Trade Law («UNCITRAL»), and International Centre for Dispute Resolution («ICDR»);

It is «safe to assume» that Repsol will be exploring its options under bilateral investment treaties to bring an arbitration case against Argentina that could be filed at the ICSID, Smutny said.

Representing Total in ICSID arbitration proceedings under the France — Argentina bilateral investment treaty.