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Australian Arbitration Week Recap: Hot Cakes & Hot Takes—Trends and Developments in Asia’s Energy Sector

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This contrasts with a more conciliatory approach leading to negotiated outcomes that had previously prevailed in Asia, as discussed further below. By contrast, Australian clauses often include a last step of arbitration if a negotiated price cannot be agreed. ICC, SIAC).

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2024 PAW: Affaires d’Etats Vol. 3 – Amplifying the Voices of Developing States in ISDS Reform

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The Voices of Developing States in Multilateral Fora Ladan Mehranvar kicked off the discussion by presenting the findings of her upcoming empirical paper on the attendance and participation of government delegations in the WGIII negotiations. Canada and E.U. countries, are by far the most vocal participants in the discussions.

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Countdown to RIDW24: Building Investor Trust: A Dive into Saudi Arabia’s Legal Reforms

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This step, however, to some extent, is mitigated by those more restrictive provisions that are influenced by Shariah law in Saudi legislation. Article 41 of the Civil Code also prohibits engaging in negotiations in bad faith, which encompasses actions such as withholding crucial contract information or displaying signs of lack of seriousness.

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What is Ethical Procurement and Why is it Important?

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Bribery This involves special consideration or support for certain candidates during contract negotiation or supplier evaluation in return for illicit payments or other incentives. Influence Peddling This is the practice of granting contracts to a certain supplier in return for compensation, such as special incentives or discounts.

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The Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement Between the EU and Angola: A New Model for Investment Agreements?

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Regarding authorization procedures, the SIFA requires the Parties to process applications objectively, impartially, and independently from undue influence, with clear, transparent criteria (Articles 19 and 21). Some argue that these provisions may be detrimental to investors while, simultaneously, not sufficiently ambitious towards States.

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Turning up the Heat on Tech Investors: Navigating the New “Tech Cold War”

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Amid concerns over the influence tech companies wield, States are starting to insulate their economies from perceived foreign risks of influence, while seeking to champion home-grown tech juggernauts. a negotiation period, time limitations, or excluded disputes).

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European Commission Publishes Non-Paper of Model Clauses for Member States’ Bilateral Investment Agreements with Third Countries

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In October 2023, the European Commission published a Non-Paper of Annotations to Model Clauses for Negotiation or Re-negotiation of Member States’ Bilateral Investment Treaties (“BITs”) with Third Countries (“Model Clauses”) (“Non-Paper”).