An Introduction to International Investment Law

This book provides a comprehensive overview of international investment law, focusing on the legal principles contained in international investment agreements and their development through arbitration case law. It adopts an engaging and succinct narrative style, allowing readers to advance their understanding of the topic while examining the legal principles with academic rigor and discerning commentary.

Format: Hardback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive and user-friendly introduction serves as a valuable resource for students and practitioners alike, providing a thorough exploration of the rapidly evolving field of international investment law. With a primary focus on the legal principles enshrined in the expanding corpus of international investment agreements, this book delves into the core concepts of the discipline, while also examining their interrelationships and evolution through arbitration case law. Each legal principle is contextualized, and the book addresses key debates and emerging criticisms, all while adopting an engaging and concise narrative style that enables readers to advance their understanding of the topic while engaging in rigorous academic analysis and critical commentary.

International investment law is a rapidly growing field that plays a crucial role in shaping the global economy. It encompasses a wide range of legal principles and agreements that govern the investment activities of individuals, corporations, and governments across borders. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the discipline, focusing primarily on the legal principles contained in the growing body of international investment agreements.

The legal principles of international investment law are based on a set of treaties, conventions, and agreements that have been negotiated and signed by countries around the world. These agreements aim to promote and protect foreign investment, while also ensuring that investors are treated fairly and equitably. They cover a wide range of topics, including investment promotion, protection, dispute resolution, and investment incentives.

One of the key aspects of international investment law is the principle of non-discrimination. This principle prohibits governments from treating foreign investors differently from domestic investors, regardless of their nationality or the nature of their investment. It ensures that investors are treated on a level playing field and that they are not subjected to unfair or discriminatory practices.

Another important principle is the principle of fair and equitable treatment. This principle requires governments to provide investors with a fair and equitable treatment, including protection against expropriation, forced acquisition, and other unfair practices. It also requires governments to provide investors with access to justice and an effective remedy for any breaches of their rights.

International investment law also includes a range of dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation. These mechanisms are designed to promote the peaceful resolution of investment disputes and to avoid the costly and time-consuming litigation that can arise in international courts.

The book also explores the role of international investment agreements in promoting economic development and growth. These agreements provide investors with a stable and predictable legal framework, which encourages investment and promotes economic cooperation between countries. They also provide investors with protection against political risk and other risks that may affect their investment activities.

However, international investment law is not without its challenges. One of the main challenges is the lack of uniform interpretation and application of the legal principles. Different countries may interpret the same agreements differently, which can lead to disputes and uncertainty. Another challenge is the potential for abuse of investor rights and the protection of public interests.

To address these challenges, international investment law has developed a robust regulatory framework. This framework includes international institutions such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the World Bank Group, which provide dispute resolution mechanisms and promote the rule
International investment law is a complex and multifaceted field that plays a crucial role in shaping the global economy. It encompasses a wide range of legal principles and agreements that govern the investment activities of individuals, corporations, and governments across borders. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the discipline, focusing primarily on the legal principles contained in the growing body of international investment agreements.

The legal principles of international investment law are based on a set of treaties, conventions international conventions international conventions, and agreements that have been negotiated and signed by countries around the world. These agreements aim to promote and protect foreign investment, while also ensuring that investors are treated fairly and equitably. They cover a wide range of topics, including investment promotion, protection, dispute resolution, and investment incentives.

One of the key aspects of international investment law is the principle of non-discrimination. This principle prohibits governments from treating foreign investors differently from domestic investors, regardless of their nationality or the nature of their investment. It ensures that investors are treated on a level playing field and that they are not subjected to unfair or discriminatory practices.

Another important principle is the principle of fair and equitable treatment. This principle requires governments to provide investors with a fair and equitable treatment, including protection against expropriation, forced acquisition, and other unfair practices. It also requires governments to provide investors with access to justice and an effective remedy for any breaches of their rights.

International investment law also includes a range of dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation. These mechanisms are designed to promote the peaceful resolution of investment disputes and to avoid the costly and time-consuming litigation that can arise in international courts.

The book also explores the role of international investment agreements in promoting economic development and growth. These agreements provide investors with a stable and predictable legal framework, which encourages investment and promotes economic cooperation between countries. They also provide investors with protection against political risk and other risks that may affect their investment activities.

However, international investment law is not without its challenges. One of the main challenges is the lack of uniform interpretation and application of the legal principles. Different countries may interpret the same agreements differently, which can lead to disputes and uncertainty. Another challenge is the potential for abuse of investor rights and the protection of public interests.

To address these challenges, international investment law has developed a robust regulatory framework. This framework includes international institutions such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the World Bank Group, which provide dispute resolution mechanisms and promote the
International investment law is a complex and multifaceted field that plays a crucial role in shaping the global economy. It encompasses a wide range of legal principles and agreements that govern the investment activities of individuals, corporations, and governments across borders. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the discipline, focusing primarily on the legal principles contained in the growing body of international investment agreements.

The legal principles of international investment law are based on a set of treaties, international conventions. international conventions, and agreements that have been negotiated and signed by countries around the world. These agreements aim to promote and protect foreign investment, while also ensuring that investors are treated fairly. They cover a wide range of topics, including investment promotion, protection, dispute resolution, and investment incentives.

One of the key aspects of international investment law is the principle of non-discrimination. This principle prohibits governments from treating foreign investors differently from domestic investors, regardless of their nationality or the nature of their investment. It ensures that investors are treated on a level playing field and that they are not subjected to unfair or discriminatory practices.

Another important principle is the principle of fair and equitable treatment. This principle requires governments to provide investors with a fair and equitable treatment, including protection against expropriation, forced acquisition, and other unfair practices. It also requires governments to provide investors with access to justice and an effective remedy for any breaches of their rights.

International investment law also includes a range of dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation. These mechanisms are designed to promote the peaceful resolution of investment disputes and to avoid the costly and time-consuming litigation that can arise in international courts.

The book also explores the role of international investment agreements in promoting economic development and growth. These agreements provide investors with a stable and predictable legal framework, which encourages investment and promotes economic cooperation between countries. They also provide investors with protection against political risk and other risks that may affect their investment activities.

However, international investment law is not without its challenges. One of the main challenges is the lack of uniform interpretation and application of the legal principles. Different countries may interpret the same agreements differently, which can lead to disputes and uncertainty. Another challenge is the potential for abuse of investor rights and the protection of public interests.

To address these challenges, international investment law has developed a robust regulatory framework. This framework includes international institutions such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the World Bank Group, which provide dispute resolution mechanisms and promote the
International investment law is a complex and multifaceted field that plays a crucial role in shaping the global economy. It encompasses a wide range of legal principles and agreements that govern the investment activities of individuals, corporations, and governments across borders. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the discipline, focusing primarily on the legal principles contained in the growing body of international investment agreements.

The legal principles of international investment law are based on a set of treaties, international. international, and agreements that have been negotiated and signed by countries around the world. These agreements aim to promote and protect foreign investment, while also ensuring that investors are treated fairly. They cover a wide range of topics, including investment promotion, protection, dispute resolution, and investment incentives.

One of the key aspects of international investment law is the principle of non-discrimination. This principle prohibits governments from treating foreign investors differently from domestic investors, regardless of their nationality or the nature of their investment. It ensures that investors are treated on a level playing field and that they are not subjected to unfair or discriminatory practices.

Another important principle is the principle of fair and equitable treatment. This principle requires governments to provide investors with a fair and equitable treatment, including protection against expropriation, forced acquisition, and other unfair practices. It also requires governments to provide investors with access to justice and an effective remedy for any breaches of their rights.

International investment law also includes a range of dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation. These mechanisms are designed to promote the peaceful resolution of investment disputes and to avoid the costly and time-consuming litigation that can arise in international courts.

The book also explores the role of international investment agreements in promoting economic development and growth. These agreements provide investors with a stable and predictable legal framework, which encourages investment and promotes economic cooperation between countries. They also provide investors with protection against political risk and other risks that may affect their investment activities.

However, international investment law is not without its challenges. One of the main challenges is the lack of uniform interpretation and application of the legal principles. Different countries may interpret the same agreements differently, which can lead to disputes and uncertainty. Another challenge is the potential for abuse of investor rights and the protection of public interests.

To address these challenges, international investment law has developed a robust regulatory framework. This framework includes international institutions such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the World Bank Group, which provide dispute resolution mechanisms and promote the

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 236 x 160 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009245685
Edition number: 2 Revised edition