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Arbitration of Investment Disputes Last Updated Date: 23 June 2009 4 Credits, Semester 2 Course Description: With increasing flows of foreign direct investment in the region, settlement of disputes arising from such investments made with state owned corporations is becoming frequent. Such arbitration is provided for in the contract but increasingly, the investment treaties provide for recourse to such arbitration. A distinct body of case law has developed as a result of a multiplicity of such arbitrations in recent times. The aim of this course is to study the developments that have taken place in the area. It deals with the types of arbitration clauses used in the contracts, court supervision and assistance of such arbitration, the law that is applied in settling disputes, the nature of the award and the problems associated with the enforcement of the award. Course Convenor: Prof M Sornarajah Co-teacher(s): Ms Ho Qing Ying, Jean Module Codes: LL4150 / LL5150 / LL6150 Contact Hours: 3-hr continuous weekly seminar Workload: 3 hours Mode of Assessment: 100% Take Home Exam [Release: Fri 9 April, 4pm; Due: Mon 12 April, 10am] Preclusions: Nil Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination Click here to go Back |
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