ITN Quarterly | July 4, 2022

ITN June 2022

Insights

An interview with Wolfgang Alschner on Investment Arbitration and State-Driven Reform: New Treaties, Old Outcomes. By Wolfgang Alschner & Florencia Sarmiento. Read
Three key principles for fairer and more effective private sector involvement in international governance processes. By Suzy Nikièma & Sarah Brewin. Read
The loss compensation clause and the protection and security clause: Two risky provisions neglected by investment treaty reform? By Abas Kinda. Read

OECD releases model rules and technical guidance for countries to implement a global minimum tax. Read
Intergovernmental Working Group continues work to develop a draft Convention on the Right to Development. Read
OECD Conference on Investment Treaties and Climate Change Policy. Read
World Investment for Development Alliance launches at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Read
UNCITRAL WGIII continues work on ISDS reform ahead of the 43rd formal session in September 2022. Read
Key Questions Remain as Governments Announce “Agreement in Principle” for Modernized Energy Charter Treaty. Read

Bahrain found liable for indirect expropriation for putting Iranian-controlled Future Bank under administration. (Bank Melli Iran and Bank Saderat Iran v. Bahrain, PCA Case No. 2017-25). By Sanchit Suri. Read
Tribunal awards damages to Yukos Capital, finding that Russia expropriated its investment, while two arbitrators partially dissent on quantum. (Yukos Capital SARL v. The Russian Federation, PCA Case No. 2013-31). By Trishna Menon. Read
Arbitral tribunal finds Poland not in breach of alleged FET violations in rendering its administrative services to Festorino Invest Limited & Others. (Festorino Invest Limited and Others v. Republic of Poland with the participation of the European Union (non-disputing treaty party), SCC Case No. V2018/098). By Sotonye Belonwu. Read