ICSID tribunal finds expropriation but awards no damages (Biwater Gauff (Tanzania) Ltd. v United Republic of Tanzania)

Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills

Article from: TDM 1 (2009), in Case Comments & Awards

Introduction

Biwater Gauff (Tanzania) Ltd. v United Republic of Tanzania: according to an ICSID tribunal, Tanzania violated its BIT with the UK. Despite this finding, Biwater recovered nothing as the tribunal found insufficient causal link between its economic loss and the government's conduct.

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Suggested Citation

Herbert Smith Freehills; "ICSID tribunal finds expropriation but awards no damages (Biwater Gauff (Tanzania) Ltd. v United Republic of Tanzania)"
TDM 1 (2009), www.transnational-dispute-management.com

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