TDM 5 (2007)
Editorial
Context & Culture
The Rise of ADR in Cultural Context
O.G. Chase, New York University School of LawAspects of Legal Argumentation
D. Flader, Free University of BerlinInternational Law
Toward a General Margin of Appreciation Doctrine in International Law?
Y. Shany, Faculty of Law, Hebrew UniversityCorruption and Arbitration
How Multinational Investors Evade Developed Country Laws to Prevent Bribery and Corruption in the Developing World - Including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - and What Can Be Done About It
T.H. Moran, Georgetown UniversityEmpirical and Statistical Analysis of Investment Disputes
Investment Treaty Arbitration and Public Law - A Return to the Gay Nineties?
G. van Harten, York Univ. - Osgoode Hall Law SchoolPrecedent in Investment Treaty Arbitration: The Empirical Backing
J.P. Commission, Burford CapitalTable A: Precedent in ICSID Arbitration 1972 - 2006
J.P. Commission, Burford CapitalTable B: Precedent in ICSID (AF) Arbitration 1978 - 2006
J.P. Commission, Burford CapitalTable C: Precedent in NON-ICSID Arbitration 2000 - 2006
J.P. Commission, Burford CapitalTable D: ICSID Arbitrators - Concluded Cases
J.P. Commission, Burford CapitalTable E: ICSID Arbitrators - Pending Cases
J.P. Commission, Burford CapitalProcedure, Advocacy, Strategy and Tactics in Arbitration
Looking Ahead: The Use of 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to Obtain Documents or Testimony from A Person or Entity in the United States in Aid of Foreign or International Arbitration
D.C. MacGrath, ArbitratorU.S. Discovery in Aid of Foreign or International Proceedings: The Rise of 28 U.S.C. sec. 1782
P.J. Eyre, Esq., Crowell & Moring LLPJ. Wessel, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
The Independance and Impartiality of Arbitrators (La Independencia e Imparcialidad del Árbitro)
C.A.M. Lopéz, Universidad Católica del PerúA Tribunal by Any Other Name: US Discovery in Aid of Non-US Arbitration
J. Wessel, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLPThe Interplay of International, Federal and State Law in United States Arbitration
M.R. Joelson, OBE, Georgetown University Law CentreAmicus Curiae Brief - CELS, ACIJ, CIEL, Consumidores Libres Cooperativa Ltda. ... - Suez Sociedad General de Aguas de Barcelona, S.A. and Vivendi Universal, S.A. v. The Republic of Argentina, ICSID case No. ARB/03/19, (04 April 2007)
Asociación Civil por la Igualdad y la Justicia, www.acij.org.arCenter for International Environmental Law (CIEL), www.ciel.org
Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales (CELS), www.cels.org.ar
Consumidores Libres Cooperativa Ltda.
Amicus Curiae Brief - LEAT, LHRC, TGNP, CIEL and IISD - Biwater Gauff (Tanzania) Limited v. United Republic of Tanzania, ICSID Case No. ARB/05/22, (26 March 2007)
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), www.ciel.orgInternational Institute for Sustainable (IISD), www.iisd.org
Lawyers Environmental Action Team (LEAT), www.leat.or.tz
Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), www.humanrights.or.tz
Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP), www.tgnp.org
International Investment Disputes - An Advocate's View
S.H. Newberger, Crowell & Moring LLPInternational Commercial Arbitration
Fulbright & Jaworski 2007 International Arbitration Report
Fulbright & Jaworski, www.fulbright.comEfficient Dispute Resolution in the Maritime Construction Industry - Dispute Boards in Maritime Construction
C. Chern, Crown Office ChambersC. Koch, Georana & Koch, Counselors at Law
How French Law Treats Pathological Arbitration Clause
J.P.N. Harb, Jones DayThe Federal Arbitration Act: Risks and Incongruities Relating to the Issuance of Interim and Partial Awards in Domestic and International Arbitrations
J.M. Gaitis, Esq., Arbitrator/ADR NeutralExpanding Business Opportunities through International Arbitration
D.A. BaronEl Perfil del Árbitro Global
C.A.M. Lopéz, Universidad Católica del PerúPresente y Futuro de La Acumulacion de Procedimientos Arbitrales en Materia de Inversiones Extranjeras
E. Fernández Masiá, School of Law of Albacete, University of Castilla-La ManchaCompetencia de Los Tribunales Arbitrales a Traves de La Clausula de La Nacion Mas Favorecida: Lecciones Extraidas de La Reciente Practica Arbitral
E. Fernández Masiá, School of Law of Albacete, University of Castilla-La ManchaInternational Commercial Law
Legal Orders and Their Manifestation: The Operation of the International Commercial and Financial Legal Order and Its Lex Mercatoria
J.H. Dalhuisen, UC Berkeley School of LawChanged Circumstances and Pacta Sunt Servanda
H. van Houtte, Leuven Law School, Institute for International Trade LawInternational Contracts between Common Law and Civil Law: Is Non-state Law to Be Preferred? The Difficulty of Interpreting Legal Standards Such as Good Faith
G.C. Moss, University of OsloTypologies, Efficacy and Political Economy of Stabilisation Clauses: A Critical Appraisal
A. Al Faruque, Department of Law, University of ChittagongThe Riba-Interest Equivalence: Is there an Ijma (consensus)?
M.O. Farooq, Royal University for WomenInvestor-State Disputes - International Investment Law
Enclaves of Justice
J. Paulsson, Three Crowns LLPDo BITs and FTAs comply with the General Agreement on Trade in Services?
F. Ortino, King's College LondonA. Sheppard, Clifford Chance
Investments "in accordance with host state law"
C. Knahr, Austrian Federal Ministry of EconomyICSID and NON-Foreign Investment Disputes
R. Castro de Figueiredo, TRIBE ARBITRATIONSubstantive Review of ICSID Awards: Is the Desire for Accuracy Sufficient to Compromise Finality?
T.W. WalshLearning from OPIC's Experience with Claims and Arbitration
R.C. O'SullivanThe Denunciation of the ICSID Convention
E. Gaillard, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya DisputesA Black Year for ICSID
E. Gaillard, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya DisputesBolivia's withdrawal from ICSID
S. Manciaux, University of Bourgogne, CREDIMITreaty v. Contract: Which Panel?
G. Zeiler, Schönherr Rechtsanwälte GmbHTerritoriality Under the ICSID Convention: Two Issues
C. Baltag, Attorney-at-lawJurisdiction Over "Contract Claims" in Treaty-Based Investment Arbitration on the Basis of Wide Dispute Settlement Clauses in Investment Agreements
J. Griebel, Siegen UniversityAn Appealing Option? The Debate about an ICSID Appellate Structure
C.J. Tams, University of Glasgow - School of LawThe Interpretation of Umbrella Clauses in Bilateral Investment Treaties
H.J. Schramke, Baker & McKenzieThe North American and European Approaches in the International Investment Agreements
P. Gugler, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, University of FribourgV. Tomsik, Czech National Bank
The Entry into Force of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) - IIA MONITOR No. 3 (2006)
UNCTAD, www.unctad.orgUna Relacion Compleja: Competencia de Los Tribunales Arbítrales Y Los Tratados de Proteccion y Promocion de Inversiones
E. Fernández Masiá, School of Law of Albacete, University of Castilla-La ManchaControl: Yes? No? Maybe? (Latin America Investment & Arbitration Law Bi-Monthly - January 2007)
I. Gomez-Palacio, Gomez-Palacio y AsociadosAmicus Curiae: Increasing Pressure on Arbitral Panels by OCSs Concerned With the Public Interest (Latin America Investment & Arbitration Law Bi-Monthly - March 2007)
I. Gomez-Palacio, Gomez-Palacio y AsociadosBetween Private and Public International Law: Exorbitant Jurisdiction as Illustrated by the Yukos Case
G.C. Moss, University of OsloMikhail Khodorkovsky v. Swiss Federal Public Prosecutor's Office - Decision of August 13, 2007 (1A.29/2007/col.)
Arbitration Under New Rules of the International Commercial Arbitration Court in Moscow
R. Zykov, www.arbitrations.ruUSMCA - NAFTA
Nothing Left to Chance: Thunderbird v. Mexico and the Power of a Domestic U.S. Court to Review a NAFTA Investment Arbitration Award
M.E. Schnabl, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPT.G. Nelson, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
International Thunderbird Gaming Corporation v. United Mexican States, Civil Action 06-00748 (HHK) - Memorandum Opinion
International Thunderbird Gaming Corporation v. United Mexican States, Civil Action 06-00748 (HHK) - Judgment
Roundup of Articles
Elements in Legislation and case law in selected countries consistent or inconsistent with a contractual or other analysis of relationship(s) between arbitrators and parties - Austria
G. Zeiler, Schönherr Rechtsanwälte GmbHLatest Developments in Investor-State Dispute Settlement - IIA MONITOR No. 4 (2006)
UNCTAD, www.unctad.orgCase Comments & Awards
Precedent on Notion of Investment: ICSID Award in MHS v. Malaysia
C. Baltag, Attorney-at-lawU.S. Supreme Court Decides Forum Non Conveniens Case: Sinochem v. Malaysia International Shipping
C.A. Whytock, University of California, Irvine School of LawSinochem International Co. Ltd. v. Malaysia International Shipping Corp
West Tankers Inc v Ras Riunione Adriatica Di Sicurita Spa & ors
O. Harrison-HallS. Friel, Woodsford Litigation Funding
West Tankers Inc v. RAS Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta SpA and others - Opinions
Consolidation of Investment Disputes
W. Ben Hamida, University of Evry Val d'Essonne & Sciences Po, Paris (France)Duke Energy International Peru Investments v. Republic of Peru
W. Ben Hamida, University of Evry Val d'Essonne & Sciences Po, Paris (France)Repsol, YPF v. Petroecuador
H. Pérez Loose, Coronel & PérezRepsol, YPF v. Petroecuador - Arb/01/10 - Award
Sociedad Anónima Eduardo Vieira v. Republic of Chile (ICSID Case No. ARB/04/7) - Award
Sociedad Anónima Eduardo Vieira v. Republic of Chile (ICSID Case No. ARB/04/7) - Dissenting Opinion of Susana Czar de Zalduendo
S.B. Czar de ZalduendoCAA and VIVENDI v. Argentine Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/97/3) - Award
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide v. Republic of the Philippines - Compliance With National Laws: A Jurisdictional Requirement Under Bits?
C. Borris, Borris Hennecke KnieselR. Hennecke, Borris Hennecke Kniesel
Fraport AG v the Republic of the Philippines (ICSID Case No. ARB/03/25) - Award
Fraport AG v the Republic of the Philippines (ICSID Case No. ARB/03/25) - Dissenting Opinion of Mr. Bernardo M. Cremades
B. M. Cremades, B. Cremades & AsociadosCanfor, Tembec and Terminal Forest Products Joint Order on the Costs of Arbitration and for the Termination of Certain Arbitral Proceedings
US Decision in 25-Year Iran Case upholds Private Right of Action for Expropriation under Treaty of Amity
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comMcKesson Corp. v. Islamic Republic of Iran, Civ. Action No. 82-220 (RJL) (D.D.C. July 17, 2007)
Positive Software Solutions Decision Overruled En Banc
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comPositive Software Solutions, Inc. v. New Century Mortgage Corporation; New Century Financial Corporation; Econduit Corporation; the Anyloan Company; Jeff Lemieux; Frank Nese. United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, No. 04-11432
The Fifth Circuit's Positive Software Solutions v. New Century Mortgage - Underscoring the Need for a Positive Solution to Arbitrator Disclosure for a New Century
S.R. Cappell, PepsiCoL.E. Foster, Independent Arbitrator
Balancing Investors' Interests and State Sovereignty: The ICSID-Decision on Jurisdiction Plama Consortium Ltd. v. Republic of Bulgaria
H. EssigSingapore Court of Appeal rules that the Doctrine of Champerty applies to Arbitration Proceedings (Otech Pakistan Pvt Ltd v Clough Engineering Ltd)
M. Hwang, Michael Hwang S.C.D. Ang, Sidley Austin LLP
Fiona Trust & Holding Corporation & 20 Ors v Yuri Privalov & 17 Ors
S. Friel, Woodsford Litigation FundingC. Morgan, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Dadourian Group International and others v Simms and others
S. Friel, Woodsford Litigation FundingBlacklines of the KORUS FTA's Investment Chapter against the Investment Chapters of each of DR-CAFTA and the US-Colombia FTA
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comKORUS Investment Chapter Compared with DR-CAFTA Investment Chapter
KORUS Investment Chapter Compared with US-Colombia TPA Investment Chapter
JSC Latvijas Gaze v. The Republic of Latvia. Arbitral Award 19 June 2003
State Subsidies and Public Policy
C. Söderlund, Advokatfirman Morssing & Nycander ABJSC Latvijas Gaze v. The Republic of Latvia. Svea Court of Appeals judgment - Case no. T 6730-03
English translation of the Svea Court Petrobart decision - JUDGMENT Case no. T 5208-05
Intel Corporation v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - No. 02-572
Aguas del Tunari v. Bolivia
J. Kurtz, The University of MelbourneSiemens A.G. v. The Argentine Republic (Latin America Investment & Arbitration Law Bi-Monthly - May 2007)
I. Gomez-Palacio, Gomez-Palacio y AsociadosOvalar Makine Ticaret ve Sanayi v Applied Industrial Materials Corporation (Aimcor) - Docket No. 06-3297-cv
International Oil & Gas Arbitration
Arbitration and Natural Resources
F. de Trazegnies Granda, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Faculty of LawTexas Federal Court adds to Precedent Allowing Non-Signatories to be Bound By Arbitration Agreements and Adds Helpful Holding on Jurisdictional Issues.
J.J. Sentner, Jr. (†), GardereHistory of International Oil & Gas Disputes
D.R. Bishop, King & SpaldingT.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of Dundee
Negotiating and Drafting Dispute Resolution Provisions for International Petroleum Contracts
J.P. Bowman, King & Spalding LLPA.T. Martin, www.timmartin.ca
The Duty to Negotiate in Good Faith and the Enforceability of Short-Form Natural Gas Clauses in Production Sharing Agreements
D.R. Bishop, King & SpaldingEnergy Charter Treaty
Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET): Interactions with other Standards
C.H. SchreuerIntra-EU BIT Investment Protection and the EC Treaty
C. Söderlund, Advokatfirman Morssing & Nycander ABVenezuela: The battle of Contract Sanctity vs. Resource Sovereignty (Special)
The Interplay Between State Consent to ICSID Arbitration and Denunciation of the ICSID Convention: The (Possible) Venezuela Case Study
M.D. Nolan, Arbitration ChambersF.G. Sourgens, Washburn University School of Law
