TDM 1 (2005)
Editorial
Context & Culture
Intercultural Cooperation Problems occurring in Organisations between Western Expatriates and Natives in Foreign Countries - Examples: Poland and India (M.Deshpande)
D. Flader, Free University of BerlinValue Beyond Time: Debating what keeps lawyers awake at night
F. Blase, The Un-Firm of the FuturePartnerships for Sustainable Development and Human Rights: A Plea for Research
A.C. CarpenterWorld FDI flows grew an estimated 6% in 2004, Ending Downturn
Occasional Note - International Investment Disputes on the Rise
Arbitration - General Issues
The Widening Role of Experts in the Changing Fields of Arbitration and ADR
E. Birch, 3 Verulam BuildingsArbitrators and Barristers in the Same Chambers - A Unsuccessful Challenge
M. Hwang, Michael Hwang S.C.Confidentiality In International Arbitration: A recent decision of the Privy Council
J.P. Gaffney, University College CorkConstructing the Rules of the Game
C.R. Reetz, Bryan CaveArbitration (Scotland) Bill 2002 (Draft)
International Dispute Resolution Newsletter, December 2004
White & Case, www.whitecase.comInternational Commercial Arbitration
Arbitration under the Shari'a With case study of Saudi Arabia
M.H. SiddiquiArbitrability of Disputes Regarding Petroleum Investments in Russia and the Validity of an International Arbitral Award
G.C. Moss, University of OsloStatement of Argentine Defenses against BIT claims
State Responsibility before International Arbitration Tribunals
Dispute Settlement under the Energy Charter Treaty
R. Happ, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHInvestor-State Dispute Resolution Under the Energy Charter Treaty: An Asian Perspective
A.F.M. Maniruzzaman, University of PortsmouthExpropriation, Investor Rights and The Energy Charter Treaty: Some Legal Aspects of The Yukos Saga
Herbert Smith Freehills, www.herbertsmith.comInternational Commercial Law
Lectures on Comparative Law of Contracts
G.C. Moss, University of OsloTreaty Between the United States of America and the Republic of Uruguay Concerning the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment
Investor-State Disputes - International Investment Law
Canada's New Model Foreign Investment Protection Agreement
A. Newcombe, University of Victoria Faculty of LawEnforcement of Arbitral Awards Against the State in Foreign Investment Disputes
M. Barra, IBF International ConsultingRemedies to Default on International Lending: Any Improvement From Bilateral Investment Treaties?
M. Barra, IBF International ConsultingNew U.S.-Uruguay BIT - Comparison with US Model BIT
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comInternational Commercial Arbitration and Enforcement of Foreign Awards Under Arbitration Conciliation Act, 1996
V. Nageswara Rao, Icfai Law AcademicsState Responsibility in Investment Arbitration: to What Extent Is the State Responsible for Contracts Concluded By State Enterprises and Sub-National Authorities?
G.I. Malumfashi, Federal Ministry of Environment, Federal Government of NigeriaIssues related to international arrangements - Investor-State disputes and policy implications
US embarks on a new phase of Bilateral Investment Treaties
Herbert Smith Freehills, www.herbertsmith.comLast investment arbitration awards of 2004
O.E. Garcia-Bolivar, BG Consulting, IncSome Implications of an Investment Arbitration Appeals Facility
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeePresentation on 'Damages' given during Appeals and Challenges to Investment Treaty Awards: Is It Time for an International Appellate System?, 7 May 2004, Geneva.
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeLes Cahiers de L'Arbitrage - No 2004/2
International Arbitration & NGOs
C.J. OsorioCase Comments & Awards
The First Investor-State Arbitration Award Under the 1994 Energy Charter Treaty Nykomb Synergetics Technology Holding Ab, Sweden ("Nykomb") Vs. The Republic of Latvia - A Case Comment
J. Wetterfors, Hellstrom & PartnersArbitral Award Nykomb Synergetics Technology Holding AB, Stockholm vs. The Republic of Latvia, Riga
Case Summary - Salini Costruttori S.p.A. and Italstrade S.p.A.-v- The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (ICSID Case No. ARB/02/13)
J.P. Gaffney, University College CorkThe Republic of Ghana vs. Telekom Malaysia Berhad
The Emperor's Clothes Come Off: A Comment on Republic of Ghana v. Telekom Malaysia Berhard, and the Problem of Arbitrator Conflict of Interest.
H. Mann, International Sustainable Development Law - ISDLawThe decision of the State Council avoided the worst
C. Khouzami, UNDP project at the Ministry of Finance of LebanonGAMI Comment
T. Weiler, treatylaw.comUS-OPIC request for arbitration against government of India concerning Dhabol project - November 4, 2004
Petition to Vacate Loewen Award
The Paris Court of Appeal Looks At a Request for the Annulment of an Award for Breach of EC Competition Law - A First Application in France of the Principles Laid Down by the ECJ in Eco Swiss
T. Tomasi, Herbert Smith Freehills LLPGreat Britain vs. the Tineco Government of Costa Rica, 18 October, 1923
Decision in dispute over the Common Area
Letter to the dutch Second Chamber of Parliament regarding arbitration proceedings on the State's dispute with NAM, Shell and ExxonMobil over the Common Area.
Infrastructure Investment & Dispute Management
Stabilisation Clauses in Infrastructure Investment
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comArbitrator Bias
Case Comment - Arbitrator bias through acting as advocate
M.J. Beeley, OrrickMediation & ADR
Prospects for Commercial Mediation in the CIS: Russia and Ukraine
I. Paliashvili, RULG-Ukrainian Legal Group, P.A.Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain aspects of mediation in civil and commercial matters {SEC(2004) 1314}
Intersections: Dissemblance or Convergence between International Trade and Investment Law
A Framework for Negotiations on a New Multilateral Agreement on Investment: Focusing on Disciplines Related to FDI Incentives
A. NovDiscussion / OGEMID
ICSID Annulment
A.C. SinclairThe Requirement to Provide a Bank Guarantee, in Return for a Continuation of the Provisional Stay of Enforcement of the Award Under Article 52(5) of the Icsid Convention - Can This Be Justified?
A.F.T. Fernando, Attorney-General of SeychellesComment: Jurisdiction and Admissibility in International Arbitration
C. Brown, University of Sydney / Essex Court ChambersAre/should sovereign loans/debt be covered by BITs?
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comArbitrator-Counsel Conflicts - Role of Transparency
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comBilateral trade deals with poorer nations fail to live up to the hype
L.E. Peterson, Investment Arbitration ReporterComment on Luke Peterson's letter to the FT "Bilateral trade deals with poorer nations fail to live up to the hype"
T. Weiler, treatylaw.comAre BITs too "development friendly"?
R.L. Pritchard, ResourcesLaw InternationalInvestment Promotion Effects of Investment Treaties
S. Picciotto, Lancaster University Law SchoolRe: Investment promotion effects of investment treaties
K.P. Sauvant, Columbia Law School / The Earth Institute at Columbia UniversityAppeals to ICSID awards plus Judge Schwebel on BITs - customary law (OGEMID discussion)
Arbitration based on Islamic Law in Canada - (OGEMID discussion)
Book Reviews & Related Materials
Bookreview: Arbitrating Foreign Investment Disputes: Procedural and Substantive Legal Aspects, Norbert Horn (ed.)
R. Happ, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHThe EU Mediation Atlas: Practice and Regulation
CMS Cameron McKenna, www.law-now.comBibliography
A Short Bibliography on Comparative Procedural and Administrative Law
H.E. Kjos, Amsterdam Center for International Law, University of AmsterdamD. Krishan, Lawyer