Investor-State Arbitration and the Global South

Event Details

This event will examine the evolving relationship between investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) and countries of the Global South. It will explore the practical and systemic effects of ISDS on developing and emerging economies, including financial exposure, regulatory space, and policy autonomy. 

Particular attention will be paid to managing counsel, controlling costs, and building in-house capacity to handle complex arbitration proceedings effectively. The discussion will also address ongoing reform efforts at the multilateral and regional levels, highlighting opportunities for greater balance, transparency, and inclusiveness in the system.

Speakers include representatives of governments, leading law firms, and academia, offering diverse institutional and regional perspectives.

Speakers:

• Prof. Yarik Kryvoi, BIIICL and Keidan Harrison
• Luke Harrison, Keidan Harrison
• Prof. Chester Brown SC, Essex Court Chambers
• Zenith Europa, Department of Justice, Philippines
• Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda SC, Reserve Bank of Malawi

Pricing and Registration

This event is free to attend but pre-registration is required.

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Convenors

This event is co-convened by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. Keidan Harrison LLP and Essex Court Chambers.