Counterclaims in Investor-State Arbitration 2019 | British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) | 6 November 2019 | DLA Piper LLP, 160 Aldersgate St, Barbican, London EC1A 4HT, UK
Venue
DLA Piper LLP
DLA Piper LLP, 160 Aldersgate St, Barbican, London EC1A 4HT, UK
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| Event Date |
Wed Nov 6 GMT (about 5 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Wed Nov 6 1:00pm - Wed Nov 6 2:30pm |
| Location |
DLA Piper LLP
160 Aldersgate St, Barbican, London EC1A 4HT, UK |
| Region | EMEA |
Details
As the system of investor-state disputes is criticised by some as biased in favour of investors. One aspect of this bias is that many investment treaties only place obligations on the host State to promote and protect foreign investment. The treaties normally do not seek to regulate the conduct of investors. As such, counterclaims from States have been rare and usually only arise in the context of some other specific investment agreement or national law.
The panel will consider the circumstances in which States may advance counterclaims and look at recent developments which will make counterclaims increasingly likely. The discussion will analyse the new breed of investment treaties and, in particular, the inclusion of new provisions which place obligations on investors, notably in respect of social and environmental impact.
Speakers
2019 Speakers
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:
Prof Yarik Kryvoi
British Institute of International and Comparative Law
CHAIR:
Michael Ostrove
Global Co-Chair of International Arbitration, DLA Piper
SPEAKERS:
David Herlihy
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Alison Macdonald QC
Matrix Chambers
Dainis Pudelis
State Chancellery of Republic of Latvia