Energy Charter Treaty-based Investment Arbitration - Controversial Issues
Article from: OGEL 5 (2004), in The Energy Charter Treaty
Abstract
This article provides an "overview" of several key issues relevant in investment arbitration between investors and governments under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). It does not discuss the Treaty's history, background or relationship with other investment treaties. Reference is made to other relevant publications. This overview is based on this author's previous work on the overall role of the ECT and of investment arbitration (Article 26) in the Treaty and, in particular, on the author's role as expert and adviser in several recent (unpublished) cases involving the practice and prospects ...