Essays about: "investment court"

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  1. 1. Screening of Foreign Direct Investments in Sweden : And its compatibility with European Union law

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Maja Kristiansson-Gran; [2024]
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    Abstract : On December 1, 2023, the new Swedish Act on Screening of Foreign Direct investments entered into force. The Act aligns with similar legislation in multiple Member States of the European Union. The European Commission advocates for the extensive use of screening mechanisms within the Union, towards both third countries and other Member States. READ MORE

  2. 2. Exchanging Bilateral Investment Treaties and Investor-State Dispute Settlement for the Acquis Communautaire : A three-stage analysis of the effects for investors, the level of investment protection and for the flow of Foreign Direct Investment on the internal market

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Carl Oscarsson; [2022]
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    Abstract : Through the judgements of Achmea and PL Holdings, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has prohibited the use of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) as well as the enforcement of any awards stemming from such procedures within the European Union (EU). This means that investors on the internal market can no longer enjoy the protection which was awarded to them by the protection standards inherent in the Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) which were previously relied upon by investors in the Member States (MS), and which provided for the possibility of ISDS. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Essential Security Exception under International Investment Law - Analysis of the Dispute between Huawei and the Swedish Government as a Case Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Xiao Wang; [2022]
    Keywords : international investment law; essential security exception; International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ICSID ; Huawei and the Swedish Government; the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade GATT ; international investment agreements IIAs ; bilateral investment treaty BIT ; host country; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Along with the rapid development of investment and trade in the context of economic globalisation, a number of legal issues, risks and disputes related to the essential security exception have gradually emerged in the field of international investment. Although contracting states have consciously agreed on essential security exception regulations in the international investment system, the provisions of essential security exception regulations in investment agreements vary from country to country, and there are differences in the interpretation and application of the exception provisions by arbitral tribunals. READ MORE

  4. 4. Eu State Aid Rules And Corporate Direct Tax Arrangements : An Analysis of Article 107(1) TFEU and Recent case Developments with the principle of Legality

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Sharon Mame Sika Värttö; [2022]
    Keywords : State aid; Tax ruling; Tax avoidance; Hybrid arrangement; Aid recovery; Legality; Legal certainty; Selective advantage; Harmful tax competition; Transfer pricing; Arm’s length principle; Economic advantage.;

    Abstract : The European Union was devised to promote competition in the international market environment and ensure balanced allocation of fiscal and political requirements of the Member States. Globalization has led to enabling tax environments through granting of tax benefits by EU Member jurisdictions intended to promote competition in attracting foreign investment, trade, and development. READ MORE

  5. 5. THIRD-PARTY FUNDING IN INVESTOR-STATE ARBITRATION

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : VICTOR NNAMDI FORGHE; [2022]
    Keywords : Third-Party Funding; Disclosure; Litigation Privilege; Confidentiality; Regulation; ISDS; Investment Treaty Arbitration.;

    Abstract : Third-Party funding refers to a financing arrangement in which a non-party entityprovides financial resources to a disputing party in return for some benefits whichis usually dependent on the outcome of the dispute before the court or tribunal.These benefits could be for pecuniary profits or for the achievement of somepolicy objectives. READ MORE