AIA Conference
Joint event with the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and the Brussels Diplomatic Academy
ISDS: A Way Forward
Planning:
Date: May 27, 2015
Place: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2 Brussel
Time: 14.00-18.30
Subjects: Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) usually takes form of international arbitration, which is a well-established neutral legal method for resolving cross-border conflicts. ISDS has had history of depoliticizing investment disputes.
The recent international debate surrounding investment protection and ISDS has been characterized by misconceptions and confusion, typically driven by a small number of undecided cases.
The aim of this joint event is to explain the basis and functioning of ISDS and to have a more fact-based debate. To this aim, the event offers insights from arbitration practitioners and experts.
Seminar topics:
* The role of ISDS in a developed world: why it was here and why it should still be here.
* Brief introduction to arbitration and EU arbitration.
* Procedural development: Emergency arbitrator in ISDS cases.
* ISDS and sustainable development.
* Transparency in ISDS.
* Conflict of law and choice of arbitrator.
* Private adjudication and the public interest.
Prices: Professionals: 250 (excl. VAT) Academics: 125 (excl. VAT) //
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