This paper deals with whether and to what extent Taiwanese investors may seek protection of their foreign investment under bi-lateral investment treaties (BITs) concluded by third parties. After a description of Taiwan's current system of bilateral investment agreements, the author points to the...

This paper deals with whether collective action can be a way to seek justice for small investors or would rather be the “straw that breaks the camel's back” and damage the system of investment arbitration. The author, first of all, points out the challenges faced by small claimants in...

The past years have seen the emergence of international commercial courts in various jurisdictions, but in particular in the Dubai International Financial Centre, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Singapore. These courts are inspired in part by the London Commercial Court and display some unique features...

A common (but not always justified) criticism of arbitration is that arbitral tribunals take too long to render awards. Indeed, there are cases where parties had to wait up to four years for an arbitral award after the close of proceedings. Any such significant delay will have a negative effect...