News & Analysis as of

Investors Dispute Resolution

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Federal Appeals Court: Pay That Man His Money, Unless That Money Is Illegal Marijuana Money

Good news, bad news if you’re a cannabis operator that owes money to a creditor. But probably bad news for the rule of law. A federal appellate court has ruled that a cannabis operator is obligated to repay his debts to...more

King & Spalding

Saudi Arabia's New Investment Law

King & Spalding on

On August 11, 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the “Kingdom” or “Saudi Arabia”) issued the new Investment Law, pursuant to Royal Decree number M/19 (the “New Investment Law”), which is intended to replace the Foreign...more

White & Case LLP

Saudi Arabia: New Investment Law

White & Case LLP on

On August 11, 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled a new Investment Law, which repeals the existing Foreign Investment Law (“New Investment Law”) to enhance attraction of international investments and equality between...more

McDermott Will & Emery

English High Court Enforces Asymmetric Jurisdiction Clause in a Syndicated Loan Facility Agreement

McDermott Will & Emery on

On 24 May 2024, the English High Court granted final injunctive relief to Barclays Bank Plc (Barclays), both in the form of an anti-suit injunction and an anti-enforcement injunction, arising out of a syndicated loan...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

8 Legal Issues Influencing Investors In The Creator Economy

Foley & Lardner LLP on

In recent months, there has been an onslaught of negative news surrounding startup investment. However, recent reporting from The Information points to two specific sectors where investment is actually on the rise....more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2024

To understand the litigation and regulatory risks that are coming in 2024 for private capital, it is helpful to look back briefly on recent events. Arguably, the single most important event over the last 18 months was the...more

White & Case LLP

Honduras ICSID Denunciation and Implications for Foreign Investors

White & Case LLP on

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") has announced that the World Bank received a written notice of denunciation of the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States...more

ArentFox Schiff

Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure Disputes with Sovereign States in 2023: Mexico Tops the List of Respondents

ArentFox Schiff on

Disputes in these sectors are likely to continue to grow as the global demand for metals and minerals rises to meet the climate change targets for a cleaner and more renewable energy system. Mexico is ranked at the very top...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Investment Treaty Arbitration in India: Perspectives of the State and Indian Investor

Bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”) are agreements between countries that attempt to provide protections to investors from one state investing in the other (the “host state”). India’s experience with BITs and investor...more

White & Case LLP

Investing in India

White & Case LLP on

What a difference a decade can make! Since the publication of our first report, "Navigating India: Lessons for Foreign Investors," in 2013, India has undergone a remarkable transformation. The country’s population grew by 100...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

When Contractors Become Project Owners: Opportunities, Risks and Conflicts for Japanese Contractors to Consider When Taking Equity...

Vinson & Elkins LLP on

Japanese heavy-industries companies that typically act as contractors or suppliers on projects are increasingly invited to contribute as equity investors in the projects they construct or supply major equipment to, thereby...more

Conyers

B2B, B2C, BVI – Crypto Disputes in the Caribbean

Conyers on

In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech trade? The answer lies as usual in how to unravel a problem should it arise. Both...more

Conyers

Important Takeaways for Bondholders: Do They Have Rights as Contingent Creditors?

Conyers on

The Cayman Islands Grand Court recently delivered its judgment in Re Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd. FSD 192 of 2022 (DDJ) (21 April 2023) (unreported) (the “Shinsun Judgment”) in which the court determined the ultimate...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Green Power and the Protections of Intra-EU Energy Investment

Latham & Watkins LLP on

The tribunal in Green Power v. Kingdom of Spain declined jurisdiction, finding that the parties had not validly consented to arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty. A tribunal seated in Sweden has become the first...more

White & Case LLP

Energy Transition and Investor-State Disputes

White & Case LLP on

Past and current investor-state disputes relating to the energy transition may provide valuable lessons for what lies ahead. The global energy sector is transitioning from fossil fuels to increased use of renewable energy....more

Hogan Lovells

Amendments to ICSID Rules set to come into effect on July 1, 2022

Hogan Lovells on

Learn more about the changes to improve transparency and efficiency in the amended ICSID Rules, which go into effect July 1, 2022.  Approved by the ICSID Administrative Council on March 21, 2022, the amended ICSID Rules will...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

FINRA Dispute Resolution Update: The More Things Change . . .

As it was for the rest of the world, 2021 was an interesting year for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Originally published in American Bar Association’s Securities Litigation section - March 17th,...more

ArentFox Schiff

ICSID Releases Caseload Statistics for Record Year 2021

ArentFox Schiff on

On February 7th, 2022, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) published the latest edition of its Caseload Statistics, confirming the strong demand for ICSID Arbitration despite challenges...more

White & Case LLP

Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Vietnam

White & Case LLP on

Changes in the construction law and favorable government policy continue to spur Vietnam's construction industry. Vietnam is the third-largest country in Southeast Asia. Due to favorable government policy and an abundance...more

White & Case LLP

Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Australia

White & Case LLP on

Australia is a highly advanced mixed economy, but investors – often drawn to the country's economic stability and resilience – should be aware of certain clauses that typically appear in construction contracts. Australia...more

WilmerHale

Three Tips for Investors in Mexico's Energy Sector Regarding Potential USMCA Claims

WilmerHale on

On March 10, Mexico’s amended Electricity Industry Law entered into force, introducing preferences for the Mexican state-owned utility, Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), with respect to the supply of electricity to the...more

JAMS

Is ADR the Cure for COVID-19-Related Litigation? - The benefits of having a neutral with life sciences experience to resolve your...

JAMS on

As we continue our battle against COVID-19, one of the successes is the speed with which pharmaceutical companies have developed vaccines. For those not familiar with the science and the process of getting new drugs to...more

Jones Day

EU and China Reach Landmark Agreement in Principle on Investment

Jones Day on

On 30 December 2020, the EU and China concluded in principle the negotiations for a wide-ranging investment treaty, the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment ("CAI"), after seven years of discussions. The CAI is expected...more

Jones Day

Vietnam Ratifies Its EU Free Trade Agreement and Other Investment Laws - Vietnam's executive body, the National Assembly, has...

Jones Day on

Vietnam's executive body, the National Assembly, has ratified key investment treaty agreements with the European Union ("EU") and passed a number of other laws relevant to foreign investors. The ninth session of the 14th...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] Latin America: The Impact of COVID-19 on Companies with US Operations or Investments - April 16th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm ET

McDermott Will & Emery on

As clients seek relief from the economic crisis brought on by COVID-19, Latin American companies and individuals with US operations or investments are presented with new challenges and opportunities resulting from the US...more

31 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide