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Online Course 
International Investment Law and Dispute Resolution
 


 

This course covers the history and the rationale of protection of foreign direct investments, applicable law, the key principles of international investment law and investor-state dispute settlement.Total guided learning time: approximately 18 hours.

Aims of the course

The aim of this course is to enable participants to understand the theory and practice of international investment law and dispute resolution. Although general knowledge of international law would be desirable, there is no such prerequisite for this course.

Participants will develop their own critical appreciation of international investment law and will cover the nature of international investment law, the main substantive and procedural principles, dispute resolution mechanisms and the current professional criticisms of the system.

All classes include infographics and engaging conversations with leading London-based practitioners and arbitrators working in the field of international investment law. 
 
Those who successfully complete all requirements will get a BIICL certificate.


Featured practitioners and arbitrators

Professor Yarik Kryvoi (course leader)
Suzanne Spears, Allen & Overy
Hussein Haeri, Withers
Stuart Dutson, Simmons & Simmons
Samantha Rowe and Patrick Taylor, Debevoise & Plimpton
Maurice Mendelson QC, Blackstone Chambers
Phillippe Sands QC, Matrix Chambers 


Course curriculum

-  Introduction to International Investment Law and Dispute Resolution
-  Why do we need international investment law?
-  Conflict of law issues in investment arbitration
-  Fair and equitable treatment and arbitrary measures
-  Substantive Principles of International Investment Law: Expropriation and Denial of Justice
-  Investor-State Dispute Settlement
-  Legitimacy challenges and reform of international investment law 



Course trailer  Study guide  |  Course page

 Pricing and registration

The course fee is $149 (approx £120) (incl. VAT).  For further information visit www.biicl.org/isds
 
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