Overview

This book outlines the principles behind the international law of foreign investment. The main focus is on the law governed by bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. The book traces the purpose, context and evolution of the clauses and provisions characteristic of contemporary investment treaties, and analyses the case law interpreting the issues raised by standard clauses. Particular consideration is given to broad treaty-rules whose understanding in practice has mainly been shaped by their interpretation and application by international tribunals. In addition, the book introduces the dispute settlement mechanisms for enforcing investment law, outlining the operation of State vs. State and Investor vs. State arbitration. Combining a systematic analytical study of the texts and principles underlying investment law with a jurisprudential analysis of the case law arising in international tribunals, this book offers an ideal introduction to the principles of international investment law and arbitration, for students or practitioners new to the field.

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Author:   Rudolf Dolzer ,  Christoph H. Schreuer
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.724kg
ISBN:  

9780199211760

ISBN 10:   0199211760
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   28 February 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780199651801
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

I. BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION; 1. Nature, Evolution and Context of International Investment Law; 2. The History of International Investment Treaties; 3. The Evolving Context of Investment Rules - The Sources of International Investment Law; 4. Model Treaties; 5. Interpreting Investment Treaties; II. INVESTORS AND INVESTMENTS COVERED BY INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS; 6. Nationals and Companies; 7. The Concept of Investment; 8. Application of International Agreements in Time; III. INVESTMENT CONTRACTS; 9. Investment Contracts; IV. ADMISSION AND ESTABLISHMENT; 10. Admission and Establishment; V, PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION - SUBSTANTIVE STANDARDS; 11. Fair and Equitable Treatment; 13. Full Protection and Security; 14. Protection from Expropriation; 14. Protecting Contractual Rights: The Umbrella Clause; 15. Access to Courts, Denial of Justice, Fair Procedure; 16. Armed Conflict and Emergencies; 17. Preserving Existing Rights; 18. Protection Against Arbitrary Treatment and Discrimination; 19. National Treatment; 20. Most Favoured Nation Treatment; 21. Transfer of Payments, Convertibility, Exchange Rights; VI. QUESTIONS OF STATE RESPONSIBILITY; 22. Attribution: Provinces, Municipalities; 23. The Role of State Entities; VII. POLITICAL RISK INSURANCE; 24. MIGA; 25. National Insurance Programmes; 26. Private Investment Insurance; VIII. SETTLING INVESTMENT DISPUTES; 27. State v. State Disputes; 28. Investor v. State Disputes; ANNEXES; Five Model Treaties: US, UK, France, Germany, China; ICSID Convention; NAFTA Ch. XI; ECT

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This book is bound to become the primary teaching material for international investment law in law schools around the world. Stephan W. Schill, European Journal of International Law, 20, 2009

Clearly written and take[s] a comprehensive approach to the major issues and principles of international investment law...a useful guide not only for novices in the field of investment law, but also for experienced practitioners since [it] represent[s] a powerful reference tool...[The book is] equally useful for counsel representing investors and states, arbitrators and negotiators of investment treaties, as [it] contain[s] excellent information and references, as well as pertinent commentaries and stimulating ideas. Crina Baltag, British Yearbook of International Law This book is bound to become the primary teaching material for international investment law in law schools around the world. Stephan W. Schill, European Journal of International Law, 20, 2009 Probably the most comprehensive and in-depth monograph of most aspects of the topic of international investment law there is today. It is not only the number 1 textbook, but it is also a necessary tool for everybody working in this field Marc Bungenberg, European Yearbook of International Economic Law

This book is bound to become the primary teaching material for international investment law in law schools around the world. Stephan W. Schill, European Journal of International Law, 20, 2009 Probably the most comprehensive and in-depth monograph of most aspects of the topic of international investment law there is today. It is not only the number 1 textbook, but it is also a necessary tool for everybody working in this field Marc Bungenberg, European Yearbook of International Economic Law

Author Information

Rudolf Dolzer is Professor and Director, Institute for International Law, at the University of Bonn, Germany Christoph Schreuer is Professor of International Law, University of Vienna, Austria

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