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

Published on: 19 October 2016
Published by: LexisPSL
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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. or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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