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Investor-State Disputes Arising from the Pandemic: Strategic Responses for Representatives of Investors and Host States, including Developing Countries

ONLINE , WEBINAR

from November 23 to November 24, 2021

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  • 2021-11-23 08:30:00 2021-11-24 18:00:00 Europe/London Investor-State Disputes Arising from the Pandemic: Strategic Responses for Representatives of Investors and Host States, including Developing Countries ONLINE, WEBINAR UIA
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Tuesday, November 23 & Wednesday, November 24, 2021
from 3:00 PM CET to 5:00 PM CET (Paris time)
from 9:00 AM EST to 11:00 AM EST (New York)

Webinar presented by the UIA Foreign Investment commission
with the support of K&L Gates LLP

 

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a global phenomenon, prompting virtually all States around the globe to take measures to address this unprecedented public health situation.  Many such measures have had significant impacts on foreign investors, and it is expected that many disputes will arise in investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) between foreign investors and Host States under the vast network of international investment agreements (IIAs) in place across the globe today, including bilateral investment treaties, free trade agreements, and other treaties with investment provisions.

In Session 1, the panellists provide an overview of the topic from the perspective of Host States, exploring best practices in State management of pandemic-related investment disputes as well as the re-negotiation of investment treaties in order to increase preparedness for the next pandemic.  Speakers will also share insights from recent engagements with Host States, including developing countries preparing for claims expected to arise from pandemic-related measures.

In Session 2, the panellists provide an overview of the topic from the perspective of foreign investors, exploring examples of State responses to the pandemic that could give rise to claims against Host States for violations of investment protections.  This session also addresses such practical concerns as how investors may recognize potential claims in ISDS, the process of preparing for and advancing such claims, considerations that should inform any careful preliminary analysis of the viability of such claims and pre-arbitral strategies aimed at exploring opportunities for negotiation and early settlement or other means of resolving such disputes.

 

Organising Committee

  • Organising Committee

    Eduardo LORENZETTI MARQUES President of the UIA Foreign Investment commission, Studio Lorenzetti Marques / Ughi e Nunziante, Sao Paulo, Brazil / Milan, Italy
    Robert L. HOUSTON K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, Singapore
    Hernán ANDRADA Vice President of the UIA Foreign Investment commission, Santurio, Andrada & Noel SRL, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Raja BOSE K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, Singapore
    Ian MEREDITH K&L Gates LLP, London, United Kingdom

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• UIA MEMBER – Including the 2 sessions    € 60*
• NON-MEMBER – Including the 2 sessions    € 80*

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email explaining how to join the webinar.

Please note that the number of places is limited. The organisers reserve the right to refuse registrations in the event of excess applications. Admission will be on a first come – first served basis and will only be confirmed upon receipt in full of the registration fees.

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LANGUAGE

The working language will be English.

 

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
Every participant attending the Forum will receive a “Certificate of Participation” at the end of the event that may be to obtain “Credits” for “Continuing Legal Education”.

 

CONTACT & INFORMATION
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CANCELLATION CONDITIONS

All cancellations will be subject to a 50% deduction and will have to be sent in writing, to be received by the International Association of Lawyers (UIA – Union Internationale des Avocats) no later than November 9, 2021. No refund will be made for cancellations received after this date.

A participant, who cannot attend, may send a substitute participant without any additional cost. Please inform the UIA in writing (uiacentre@uianet.org) prior to the event.


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