How investors can protect their international projects from resource nationalism and windfall taxes1 August 2024
This article explores how properly structured projects can be protected by investment treaties against such risks.
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Investor-State Update: ICSID Annulment in Almasryia v. Kuwait Holds Lessons for Hotel and Hospitality Investors10 May 2024
In a first-of-its kind ruling, an ICSID ad hoc committee has annulled an investment treaty arbitration award issued under Rule 41(5), which allows expedited dismissal of claims that manifestly lack legal merit. We examine the rulings and consider the implications for the hotel and hospitality sector at large.
Investment changes coming to ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement27 October 2023
The recently signed upgrade to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement brings important changes for investors and sets up a work programme to review the agreement’s investor-state dispute settlement mechanism.
UK Accession to the CPTPP (Part 2): Key lessons for other Accession Candidates3 August 2023
With the UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol now signed, attention will turn to the other economies that have applied to join. This article sets out some key implications for accession candidates based on the UK’s experience.
WFW advises Yanolja Cloud on acquisition of Go Global Travel31 July 2023
WFW led and negotiated the entire transaction, including finalising the sale and purchase agreement.
UK Accession to the CPTPP (Part 1): Benefits for Investors and Traders26 July 2023
The signing of the UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol and release of its text is a major milestone for the UK and the CPTPP. This article sets out the key opportunities and benefits it provides for investors and traders among CPTPP economies.
CPTPP Canada – Dairy Dispute: Early lessons for governments and investors26 June 2023
New Zealand broke new ground by bringing the first State-to-State dispute under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”). This article examines the progress of the dispute and considers some key early lessons for governments and investors in CPTPP economies.
WFW opens Seoul office1 February 2023
Watson Farley & Williams is delighted to announce the opening of its 18th international office in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
