Over the years, the trade performance of CARICOM states has decreased as a result of poor
direct investment inflows, increasing global competition and the dependence of CARICOM …

During the years 2015–2019, I was a doctoral researcher at the Department of Law of the
European University Institute (EUI). This book is the product of that experience. My interest in …

1.1. Background In the area of economic development, foreign direct investment (“FDI”) is
the recurring element, basically regarded as a sine qua non factor. The benefits of FDI are …

This article provides a critical assessment of the 'modernisation'process of the Energy
Charter Treaty (ECT). First, the research frames the ECT reform as a means for resolving the …

In the past few years, there has been a surge in lawsuits against the mechanism for
resolving international investment disputes through the Investors State Dispute Settlement …

Chapter 4 of the values assessment addresses: i. The diverse conceptualization of values of
nature and its benefits. Specifically, this chapter examines the role of diverse values and …

Considerando os resultados obtidos na investigação empírica, o trabalho avança sobre
aspectos de disputas arbitrais entre clima e investimento, bem como analisa o acordo que …

The legitimate expectations are recognized as a germane part of the fair and equitable
treatment standard (" FET") and they have been widely argued in investment arbitrations for …

Investment arbitration must fulfil the expectations of a wider audience and its demands for
legal certainty, which is a sub-element of the Rule of Law. In particular, the Rule of Law …

This article intends to consider what the new generation of FITs might signify for our
understanding of public law. Rather than modelling international public law or questioning …