Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Organization

ÁJTK Department of Private International Law and European Economic Law

Code

JNX_ERASMUS:M05

Title

International Investment Law and Arbitration

Usual semester

Both

ECTS

5

Language

Course content

Course convenor Dr. István Erdős ELTE University, Law School, Department for Private International Law and European Economic Law E-mail: erdosistvan@ajk.elte.hu Overview After a basic introduction to the history, principles and legal sources of international investment law, the course will discuss various issues relating to international investment agreements, the concept of protected investor, the notion of investment, standards of protection, compensation, damages, dispute settlement and arbitration. The course will focus on the practical aspects of international investment law and arbitration. The course materials include mandatory readings and case law materials. The outline of the issues to be covered during the classes is the following: 1. Introduction to International Investment Law 2. International Investment Agreements 3. The Scope of Application of International Investment Agreements 4. Standards of Protection 5. Restitutions, Damages, Compensation 6. Dispute resolution, investment arbitration Working method Students are expected to read the materials in advance and discuss them in class. The materials for each class are available on the course Moodle site. Assessment - regular attendance (students are allowed to miss two classes) - examination (moot court format)

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