Defences in International Investment Law

The book addresses the issue of defences in international investment law, providing theoretical and practical insights into investment dispute resolution. It delineates and articulates the principles of law raised by parties in international investment cases as defence against an action or counter-claim, distils and synthesises material from national and international adjudicatory bodies, international treaties and norms, and formulates concise principles applicable in defence of actions and counterclaims. It will be of great interest to academics and practitioners of international investment law, investment arbitration, and international economic law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

International investment law is a complex and rapidly evolving field that plays a crucial role in modern business. As the field expands, so too does the law, its practice, and the literature on it. One of the key issues facing academics and practitioners in this field is the proliferation of forums for settling disputes and the apparent fragmentation of the jurisprudence relating to international economic law. Additionally, the diminishing parameters of sovereignty, act of state, and comity as mechanisms to limit, excuse, or avoid jurisdiction or to defend governmental actions are also of concern. In response to these challenges, new defences such as corruption, bribery, unfair inducement, and mutual culpability have emerged.

Defences in International Investment Law provides a comprehensive source for response to claims in international investment cases. It delineates and articulates the principles of law raised by parties, whether states, businesses, or individuals, in international investment cases as a defence against an action or counter-claim. The book distils and synthesises material from both national and international adjudicatory bodies, international treaties, and norms in order to formulate concise principles applicable in defence of actions and counterclaims.

This book will be of great interest to academics and practitioners of international investment law, investment arbitration, and international economic law in general. It fills a clear gap in the current literature and provides a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and navigate the complex legal landscape of international investment disputes.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138833630