investor-state disputes | ISDS


Kyrgyzstan introduces new multi-tier dispute settlement mechanism in Investment Law 2025
This approach is unlikely to achieve the intended effect on ISDS clauses in Kyrgyzstan’s BITs unless these clauses are explicitly contingent upon domestic law.
Suleiman Kerimov's daughter initiated proceedings against Switzerland
Gulnara, the daughter of billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, initiated the first ever investment dispute against Switzerland over sanctions.
EU sanctions and the undoing of international investment arbitration
It seems clear that the EU’s sanctions-protecting measures cannot be reconciled with the international legality that underpins ISDS.
Amway loses $3 billion dispute after Mexico seized its 692-acre organic farm
An international tribunal dismissed Amway’s request for $3 billion in damages after the Mexican government in 2022 seized a 692-acre organic farm owned by the multi-level marketing company and gave it to communal landowners.
Greenx Metals shares up as wins court case in Singapore against Poland
The mining company said the Singapore International Commercial Court of the Republic of Singapore rejected in its entirety, the Republic of Poland's application to set aside the Energy Charter Treaty award.
Water defenders celebrate ruling against US gold company’s claim
A major victory against an exploitative corporate lawsuit in Guatemala.
Denmark's Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories
The company added that it will defend its legal rights under the bilateral investment treaty between the countries.
Fight over Venezuelan oil highlights shadowy international legal system
Trump said the socialist government “stole” from American oil companies. Those firms have been seeking billions in compensation through a controversial arbitration system.
Investor-state arbitration: Swiss investor files ICSID claim against Kenya
Travizory Border Security SA, a Swiss-based border security technology company, filed a treaty-based claim against the Republic of Kenya at the ICSID. The dispute relates to a border-crossing management agreement and is purportedly covered by BIT Switzerland - Kenya 2006 and ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules.
UAE-based mining firm drags Guinea to World Bank tribunal over $28.9bn bauxite permit dispute
Axis International Ltd has filed a $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea at a World Bank tribunal after the West African country revoked its permit to operate a bauxite mine earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates-based company said.