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Rationalizing Costs In Investment Treaty Arbitration, Susan Franck
Rationalizing Costs In Investment Treaty Arbitration, Susan Franck
Susan D. Franck
International investment and related disputes are on the rise. With national courts generally unavailable and difficulties resolving disputes through diplomacy, investment treaties give investors a right to seek redress and arbitrate directly with states. The costs of these investment treaty arbitrations - including the costs of lawyers for both sides, as well as administrative and tribunal expenses - are arguably substantial. This Article offers empirical research indicating that even partial costs could represent more than 10% of an average award. The data suggested a lack of certainty about total costs, which parties had ultimate liability for costs, and the justification …
The Future Of Law And Development: Investment Treaty Abritration And Law & Development, Susan Franck
The Future Of Law And Development: Investment Treaty Abritration And Law & Development, Susan Franck
Susan D. Franck
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