International Investment Law
About This Course
At the end of the course, participants would be able to:
1. Understand the nature of risks associated with foreign investment and the legal mechanisms available to mitigate these risks, including the formation of foreign investment contracts and the utilization of contractual provisions;
2. Evaluate different types of interferences with foreign investment, such as expropriation and regulatory changes, and analyze the nature of treaty protection provided to investors against such interferences;
3. Examine various methods of dispute settlement in the field of international investment law, including arbitration, and understand their strengths, weaknesses, and applicability in resolving investment disputes; and
4. Explore the techniques and procedures involved in the arbitration of investment disputes, gaining practical insights into the arbitration process and its role in safeguarding investor rights in the international arena.
What You'll Learn
This course focuses on the nature of risks to foreign investment and the elimination of those risks through legal means. As a prelude, it discusses the different economic theories on foreign investment, the formation of foreign investment contracts and the methods of eliminating potential risks through contractual provisions. It then examines the different types of interferences with foreign investment and looks at the nature of the treaty protection available against such interference. It concludes by examining the different methods of dispute settlement available in the area. The techniques of arbitration of investment disputes available are fully explored.
Entry Requirements
A good Bachelor's or Juris Doctor degree in Law