Course description
International Investment Law and Arbitration
This 10-week executive education course offers a comprehensive study of the law and practice of international investment arbitration. The course is primarily aimed at governmental officials, who want to build their expertise in dealing with arbitrations involving foreign investors (see participants below). The course offers an integrated programme of state-of-the-art research and practice-based knowledge, legal awareness, and practically applicable skills.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
At the end of the course, participants will have a good knowledge and understanding of:
- The legal, economic, political, and historical context of investment treaty arbitration.
- Jurisdictional issues and requirements arising from an investment claim under investment treaties.
- Relevant substantive standards of protection, and how they apply to investment claims.
- Different procedural and strategic considerations at play at various stages of investment arbitration, including key defences available to States.
- The various approaches to the quantification of damages.
- The process of enforcement of arbitral awards.
Training Course Content
- Introductory Seminar
- Introduction to the History and Legal Framework of Investment Law
- Jurisdiction (1)
- Jurisdiction (2)
- Expropriation
- Fair and Equitable Treatment & Full Protection and Security
- Umbrella Clauses
- National Treatment & Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment
- Quantification, Assessment & Damages
- Enforcement and State Immunity
Course delivery details
Online lectures and tutorials organised by Queen Mary University of London.
The course is spread over 10 consecutive weeks. One topic is taught each week, whereby the content is delivered through four means:
- Bespoke lecture notes prepared by Queen Mary academics summarizing the key concepts of investment law and arbitration
- Live lecture (webinar) with leading experts from private practice and government
- Live interactive tutorials (webinar) with Queen Mary academics
- Curated readings (journal articles and book chapters from leading textbooks and scholarly works)
Expenses
- Government lawyers and officials: £850
- Others: £1,950