The procedure in the In­ternational Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

Authors

  • Elena V. Babkina Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus
  • Maria V. Khomenko KPMG LLP, 1676 International Drive, McLean, VA 22102, USA

Keywords:

investment dispute, arbitration, conciliation, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, applicable law

Abstract

In the article the authors examine the procedure of arbitration and conciliation and applicable law at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID” or the “Centre”). Specifically, the authors compare arbitration and conciliation procedures and analyse the benefits and drawbacks of each as well as outline different positions taken by Tribu­nals in applying norms of international law to disputes at the Centre.

Author Biographies

  • Elena V. Babkina, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    PhD (law), docent; head of the depart­ment of private international and European law

  • Maria V. Khomenko, KPMG LLP, 1676 International Drive, McLean, VA 22102, USA

    senior lawyer

References

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Published

2018-10-16

How to Cite

[1]
Babkina, E.V. and Khomenko, M.V. 2018. The procedure in the In­ternational Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations. 2 (Oct. 2018), 50–54.