Will Hooker will speak on the “Arbitration in an Era of Geopolitical Upheaval: What Role for ISDS and the Rule of Law in a Fragmented World?” panel at this conference hosted by the Global Arbitration Review. The panelists will explore how practitioners can navigate geopolitical tensions to achieve durable resolutions, while also asking: can investor-state arbitration withstand growing challenges and continue to uphold the international rule of law?
The session will discuss:
- What can we expect for existing and future ISDS claims against Venezuela? Will creditors finally secure payment of past arbitral awards? What protections can investors expect going forwards?
- As differences in energy, climate, and broader policy continue to emerge on both sides of the Atlantic, what disputes can we expect to see? Is ISDS up to the task?
- How has ISDS responded to disputes arising from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict?
- What is the future growth potential for ISDS arising from new trade agreements and alliances that are emerging from the current climate?