Evolution, Evaluation and Future Developments in International Investment Law

Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-1-5099-4753-9
Verlag: Hart Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 380 g

The law on the protection of foreign investments is situated at the crossroads of international law and diplomacy in the context of a globalized economy. It is therefore not surprising that investment law has undergone fundamental changes in the last decade. The exponential growth of arbitration cases has illustrated a number of complex legal and political issues that have called into question the efficiency and legitimacy of investor State dispute settlement (ISDS). Thus, even for experts in the field it is challenging to keep track with the rapid and fundamental changes of what is often described as one of the most dynamic fields of international law.

Against this background, the present volume provides an 'Evolution, Evaluation, and Future Developments in International Investment Law'. World leading academics and practitioners shed light on the most important developments such as the evolution of investment law and its relationship to general international law, the practical importance of State contracts, the role of investment protection in the age of climate change, and current reform projects under the auspices of ICSID and UNCITRAL.

The volume is based on six keynote speeches held at the 10 Year Anniversary Conference of the International Investment Law Centre Cologne. The keynote speeches are complemented by comments from different perspectives and thereby illustrate the ongoing exchange of thoughts between academics, counsel, arbitrators and representatives of international institutions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hobe, Stephan

Scheu, Julian

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales Handels-, Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftsrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Stephan Hobe
Chapter 1: Evolution of International Investment Law
Introduction

Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel
Evolution of Investment Law in Treaty Making and Arbitral Practice

Christoph Schreuer
Evolution of Investment Law in Treaty Making and Arbitral Practice: Comment from Counsel's Perspective

Claudia Annacker
Discussion

moderated by Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel

Chapter 2: International Investment Law and General International Law
International Investment Law and General International Law: Comments on a Special Relationship

Christian J. Tams
International Investment Law and General International Law: Comment from Arbitrator's Perspective

Bruno Simma
Discussion

moderated by Patricia Nacimiento

Chapter 3: Drafting of Investor-State Contracts
Pitfalls to Avoid in the Drafting of Investor-State Contracts

Anke Sessler
Investor-State Contracts: Comment from Arbitrator's Perspective

Rudolf Dolzer
Discussion

moderated by Christian Borris

Chapter 4: Investment Protection in the Age of Climate Change
Investment Protection and Sustainable Energy Projects in the Age of Climate Change: Comment from Counsel's Perspective

Markus Burgstaller
Comment and Discussion

moderated by Markus Gabbert

Chapter 5: The Amendment Process of the ICSID Arbitration Rules
Amendment to the ICSID Arbitration Rules: Towards Increasing Time and Cost Efficiency

Francisco Abriani
Amendment of the ICSID Arbitration Rules: Comment from Counsel's Perspective

Sebastian Seelmann-Eggebert
Discussion

moderated by Nadia Darwazeh

Chapter 6: UNCITRAL Reform Process on ISDS
Introduction: An Overview of Institutional Efforts

Moritz Keller
UNCITRAL Reform Process on ISDS

Corinne Montineri
UNCITRAL Reform Process on ISDS: Comment from Arbitrator's Perspective

August Reinisch
Discussion

moderated by Moritz Keller
Concluding Remarks

Julian Scheu

Über Autor(innen)

Scheu, Julian
Julian Scheu is Junior Professor of Public Law, International Law, and International Investment Law at the University of Cologne and head of management at the International Investment Law Centre Cologne, Germany.

Hobe, Stephan
Stephan Hobe is a Professor of Public and International Law at the University of Köln and Director of the Institute of Air and Space Law. He has published numerous books and articles on air and space law.

Stephan Hobe is a Professor of Public and International Law at the University of Köln and Director of the Institute of Air and Space Law.
Julian Scheu is Junior Professor of Public Law, International Law, and International Investment Law at the University of Cologne and head of management at the International Investment Law Centre Cologne, Germany.