Young-OGEMID conducted its nineteenth virtual symposium, Illegality and Corruption in Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS). It addressed the significant issues in ISDS, frequently raised by the State government as a jurisdictional objection.
Allegations of illegality and corruption are commonly observed in investor-state dispute settlement proceedings, sparking ongoing debate among scholars and practitioners. In recent years, some legal standards on illegality applied by tribunals have come under scrutiny, along with countervailing factors such as investor misconduct also gaining attention. Proving corruption also remains a complex challenge, often hindered by insufficient evidence in many cases. In this Young-OGEMID Symposium, our panelists will delve into these critical issues within ISDS, examining the challenges posed by illegality and corruption, and discussing potential developments that could strengthen justice in the realm of international investment law moving forward.
Speakers:
- Prof. Yueming Yan, Alleged “Unclean-hands” Doctrine in ISDS
- Dr. Martin Jarrett, Investor’s Misconduct concerning illegality and corruption in ISDS
- Dr. Martim Della Valle, Evidence of Corruption in International Arbitration
- Dr. Emmanuel O. Igbokwe, Inquisitorial Approach of the Tribunal on Corruption Issues
- Prof. Kamalia Mehitiyeva, Parallel illegality proceedings and proportionality in assessing illegality and corruption.
- Dr. Kathrin Betz, Proving Corruption in International Arbitration
