Application of most-favoured-nation clauses by investor-state arbitral tribunals : implications for the developing countries /: implications for the developing countries. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Application of most-favored-nation clauses by investor-state arbitral tribunals
• Further Information: Note: Tanjina Sharmin.
• Other Names: Sharmon, Tanjina
• Contents: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Overview of the Topic -- 1.2 Definition and Potential Implications of MFN -- 1.2.1 Definition -- 1.2.2 Potential Implications -- 1.3 Background of Issues Related to MFN in IIAs -- 1.4 Scholarships on MFN -- 1.4.1 Scope of MFN in General -- 1.4.2 Scope of MFN Relating to Substantive Benefits -- 1.4.3 Scope of MFN Relating to Procedural and Jurisdictional Issues -- 1.4.4 Interpretative Approaches -- 1.5 Scope of the Book -- 1.6 Methodology and Sources -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References 2 Evolution of MFN Treatment and Drafting Trends in the Older Generation of IIAs -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Evolution and Insights from the Evolution of MFN -- 2.2.1 Evolution -- 2.2.2 Insights from the Evolution -- 2.3 Drafting Trends of MFN in the Older Generation of IIAs and Insights from the Trends -- 2.3.1 Incorporation of MFN in Different Provisions of IIAs -- 2.3.2 Subject Matters of and Exceptions to MFN Provisions in IIAs -- 2.3.3 Drafting Trends of General MFN Clauses in Older Generation IIAs -- 2.3.4 Insights from the Drafting Trends in the Older Generation IIAs -- 2.4 Conclusion 3.4 How to Determine the Scope of MFN Clauses in IIAs: Insights from the 1978 Draft Articles on MFN and VCLT -- 3.4.1 Insights from the 1978 Draft Articles -- 3.4.2 Insights from the VCLT -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Application of MFN to the Substantive Benefits -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Principles Emerging from the Key Arbitral Decisions on the Application of MFN to Substantive Benefits -- 4.2.1 Multilateralisation Not Unrestricted -- 4.2.2 Limitations of MFN -- 4.2.3 Application of MFN to Substantive Benefits May Have Implications for Dispute Settlement 4.2.4 Assessment of Less Favourable Treatment and Similarity of Circumstances Needed -- 4.3 When Should MFN Apply to the Substantive Benefits? -- 4.4 Applying MFN to the Substantive Benefits: Implications for the Developing Countries -- 4.5 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Application of MFN to Procedural Prerequisites to Arbitration -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Principles Emerging from the Arbitral Decisions that Allowed or Rejected MFN to Procedural Prerequisites -- 5.2.1 Should MFN Bypass Jurisdictional Conditions?
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 382/.9; Favored nation clause; Investments, Foreign -- Developing countries; Favored nation clause; Investments, Foreign; Developing countries; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811537301; 9811537305
• Related ISBNs: 9811537291; 9789811537295
• Notes: Note: References-3 Principles of Interpretation-3.1 Introduction-3.2 Rules of Interpretation Embodied in the VCLT and a Comparison of the Interpretative Approaches-3.2.1 Applicability of the VCLT-3.2.2 Rules of Interpretation Embodied in Articles 31 and 32 of the VCLT-3.2.3 Different Interpretative Approaches: Which One Should Prevail?-3.3 MFN Clauses Through the Lens of the 1978 Draft Articles by the ILC-3.3.1 Relevance of the Draft Articles in Interpreting IIA MFN Clauses-3.3.2 How Did the ILC Perceive MFN in the 1978 Draft Articles?
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