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International Investment Law
Last Updated Date:   6 Aug 2009


4 Credits,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course focuses on the nature of risks to foreign investment and the elimination of those risks through legal means. As a prelude, it discusses the different economic theories on foreign investment, the formation of foreign investment contracts and the methods of eliminating potential risks through contractual provisions. It then examines the different types of interferences with foreign investment and looks at the nature of the treaty protection available against such interference. It concludes by examining the different methods of dispute settlement available in the area. The techniques of arbitration of investment disputes available are fully explored.

Course Convenor: Prof Sornarajah M

Co-teacher(s): Nil

Module Codes: LL4032 / LL5032 / LL6032

Contact Hours: 3-hr continuous weekly seminar

Workload: 3 hours

Mode of Assessment: 100% Take Home Exam [Release: Sun, 8 Nov 09 (4pm); Due: Tue, 10 Nov 09, (10am)]

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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