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Eco-tourism and investment treaty arbitration (Allard v Barbados)

Eco-tourism and investment treaty arbitration (Allard v Barbados)

Published on: 19 October 2016

Published by: LexisPSL

Eco-tourism and investment treaty arbitration (Allard v Barbados)
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What did the tribunal decide in relation to the alleged breaches of the BIT?
What was the tribunal’s award on costs?
How might this award affect international investment arbitration generally?
What are the practical implications of the case?

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: An international investment arbitration tribunal’s finding in Allard v The Government of Barbados that the government acted in conformity with its investment treaty obligations, including in the exercise of environmental stewardship, is examined by Graham Coop and Christophe Bondy, partners at Volterra Fietta. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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