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Rationalizing Costs In Investment Treaty Arbitration, Susan D. Franck Jan 2011

Rationalizing Costs In Investment Treaty Arbitration, Susan D. Franck

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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 D. Franck Jan 2009

The Future Of Law And Development: Investment Treaty Abritration And Law & Development, Susan D. Franck

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