Author Description
Based on the author's Hague Lectures on ICSID, this book on ICSID and the ICSID Convention provides a detailed introduction to the worlds leading institution devoted to international investment dispute settlement. Fully up-to-date as of mid-2019, the book presents a full and accessible picture of an increasingly important dispute settlement mechanism. The author delves into the origins and evolutions of the Convention and Centre and its jurisdiction, then navigates the reader through the process of arbitration proceedings under the Convention, applicable law, and the enforcement of Convention awards. The author also discusses efforts to reform international investment dispute settlement in general and ICSID arbitration in particular. ICSID: An Introduction to the Convention and Centre is an authoritative, essential guide for students, practitioners, policymakers, investors, NGO activists, and journalists with an interest in investor-state dispute settlement.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the operational framework, historical development, and procedural mechanisms of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Antonio R. Parra, drawing upon his extensive experience and his Hague Lectures, provides a comprehensive analysis of the ICSID Convention. The text synthesizes the institutional history of the Centre with the practical legal requirements governing investor-state dispute settlement, offering a structured overview for both academic and professional audiences.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical evolution of the ICSID Convention and the Centre
- Procedural framework for arbitration proceedings
- Analysis of applicable law and enforcement of awards
- Discussion on contemporary reform efforts in international investment arbitration
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive case law summaries for every historical dispute
- Focuses primarily on the ICSID mechanism rather than broader commercial arbitration outside the investment sphere
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Practitioners and legal scholars recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the mechanics of international investment dispute resolution. The prose is noted for its clarity and accessibility, making it a standard reference for those navigating the complexities of the ICSID system.
Page Count:
168
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192554700
ISBN-13:
9780192554703
Professional Career & Trade
Investment Law
Arbitration
Law
International Law