International Investment
International investment law governs foreign direct investment and the resolution of disputes between foreign investors and sovereign states. The past few decades have seen a dramatic increase in the number of bilateral investment treaties and other agreements with investment-related provisions, followed by a sharp rise in the number of disputes between private investors and sovereign states. The rise of international investment arbitration has generated a new and exciting practice area in global law firms.
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