International investment law has received increasing attention due to the proliferation of investment treaties and the number of arbitral awards made thereunder. At the end of 2011, there were 450 known investment cases that have been settled or are pending. Yet, there are many core questions...

This article discusses the legal and political processes available within the WTO for the scrutiny and oversight of waivers. These procedures include the initial approval procedures, as well as procedures for overseeing the implementation of waivers once they have been approved. It is submitted...

This paper considers recent developments in the international regime for the exploration and exploitation of seabed minerals beyond national jurisdiction. In particular, it analyses the role of the International Seabed Authority in regulating access to seabed mineral resources and the mechanisms...