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ICSID takes cognizance of Turkish firm’s claim against Pakistan
ICSID Tribunal decides to proceed with adjudication on quantum of amounts owed to Bayindir by Pakistan.
British Virgin Islands court grants Chinese firm right to seize Nigerian $25m assets
The ruling marks the latest in a string of losses Nigeria has suffered in foreign jurisdictions over the past years.
Montero agrees to US$27 million settlement from Tanzania
Montero has agreed to a US$27,000,000 settlement amount to end its dispute with the United Republic of Tanzania
FinMin not keen on inclusion of BIT in free trade pacts: Sources
Investment chapters in India FTAs may be limited to investment promotion, facilitation.
Campaigners call for Cop29 to commit to ending secretive corporate courts
Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) courts are a legal mechanism that allow corporations to sue governments for decisions which they claim impact their profits — including environmental protections.
Vedanta parent moves Permanent Court of Arbitration against Indian govt
UK-based Vedanta Resources Ltd raising a dispute against the government of India brings the challenges of investor-state arbitration into limelight.
Telefonica awarded $380 million from Colombian government in arbitration, company says
Spanish telecoms company Telefonica said that the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes had ordered the Colombian government to pay it $380 million as part of an arbitration process.
Disputed grounds: Gold mining, resistance and investment arbitration in Türkiye
Large-scale mining projects highlight complex tensions between states, foreign investors, and local communities, leading to environmental and social risks for communities.
Nigeria launches review of bilateral investment treaties
The state’s trade policies will be updated over the coming months by a nine-member committee.
Kenya terminates Bilateral Investment Treaty with the Netherlands
The government of Kenya has officially terminated its bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with the Netherlands, marking a significant win for economic justice and environmental protection.