An Introduction to International Investment Law

by David Collins

Overview

This insightful and accessible introduction provides students and practitioners with a comprehensive overview of the increasingly important discipline of international investment law. Focusing primarily on the legal principles contained in the growing body of international investment agreements, this book covers the core concepts of the discipline, with attention given to their relation to each other and to the manner which they have developed through arbitration case law. The context of each legal principle is explored, along with a consideration of some of the major debates and emerging criticisms. Avoiding extensive case extracts, this book adopts an engaging and succinct narrative style which allows readers to advance their understanding of the topic while examining the legal principles with academic rigour and discerning commentary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781009245692
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/09/2023
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	380
Product dimensions:	5.94(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.79(d)

About the Author

David Collins is a Professor of International Economic Law at City, University London where he teaches and researches in the fields of world trade and international investment law. He has authored numerous academic publications and his research has attracted funding from sources such as the British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council. He is a Solicitor (England and Wales) and is admitted to the Bars of Ontario, Canada, and New York State.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to foreign direct investment: history, trends and rationales; 2. Bilateral, regional and multilateral investment agreements and investment contracts; 3. National laws governing foreign investment and definitions and conditions of admission; 4. Guarantees against discrimination: national treatment and most favoured nation; 5. Fair and equitable treatment, full protection and security, and umbrella clauses; 6. Guarantees against expropriation; 7. Compensation; 8. Dispute settlement; 9. Public interest issues: the environment, human rights and culture; 10. Non-precluded measures: essential security, economic stability and the defence of necessity; 11. Beyond international investment law.