Investor-State Arbitration

1 unit

This course will explore two core topics in investor-State arbitration, primarily under the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) system: (1) parties' consent to arbitral jurisdiction and admissibility of claims; and (2) standards of protection provided by bilateral and multilateral investment treaties, such as the fair and equitable standard, national treatment, expropriation, etc. In addressing these topics, this course will also examine the role of public international law in the context of international law on foreign investments by referencing the law on treaties and customary international law. Students are expected to thoroughly read the course materials prior to the start of the class. Class attendance is mandatory.