The Clash of Sanctions and International investment Agreements
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The Department of Law and the Luxembourg Arbitration Association, in collaboration with the Luxembourg Chapter CEIA, are hosting a conference supported by Bonn Steichen & Partners and ACQUIS Law.
Summary
This conference will address recent investment treaty claims related to sanctions and retaliatory actions involving the Russian government and "unfriendly jurisdictions." A notable case involves Fridman’s claim against Luxembourg under the BLUE-Russia BIT. As the landscape of sanctions evolves, experts will explore various legal challenges and defense mechanisms related to investment disputes, including denial of benefits clauses, police powers doctrine, and the arbitrability of sanctions-related claims.
Agenda
9:45 Registration
10:15 Opening Remarks
Presented by Prof. André Prüm from the University of Luxembourg, Dr. Javier García Olmedo from the University of Luxembourg, and Alfonso Iglesia from Cuatrecasas.
10:30 Keynote Presentation: “Sanctions and Investors’ Rights under Investment Treaties: The Role of Investment Tribunals”
By Prof. Giorgio Sacerdoti from Bocconi University.
11:00-12:30 Jurisdictional Issues
Moderated by Dr. Johannes Fahner. The panel includes speakers from GBS Disputes, independent arbitration, Arendt, and the University of Luxembourg.
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break
13:30-15:45 Discussion on Merits
Guided by Ziva Filipic, featuring speakers from Addleshaw Goddard, King & Spalding, Glasgow University, Hughes Hubbard, and Arnold & Porter.
15:45-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-17:30 Post-Award Discussions
Facilitated by Prof. André Prüm and including contributions from representatives of BSP, ACQUIS Law, Bredin Prat, and NautaDutilh.
17:30-18:00 Closing Remarks
By Jana Lamas from DEME Group, Dr. Güneş Ünüvar from the Luxembourg Center for European Law, and Jose Ángel Sánchez from Cuatrecasas.
Venue
University of Luxembourg
Campus Kirchberg - Weicker Building
Room B001 (ground floor)
4, rue Alphonse Weicker, L-2721 Luxembourg
Language
English
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