Comprehensive International Treaty Guides

Comprehensive resources designed to help you navigate the intricate web of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and Multilateral Investment Treaties (MITs). Our guides simplify the complexities of treaty-based protection for foreign investors.

Understanding Treaty Protections

Navigating the protections offered by international treaties is essential for risk management. Our guides explain the fundamental standards of treatment that protect foreign assets from arbitrary state action.

Core Concepts Explained

• Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET): Analysis of the minimum standard of treatment and legitimate expectations.
• Full Protection and Security: Understanding the state's obligation to provide physical and legal security.
• Expropriation: Distinguishing between direct and indirect expropriation and the requirements for compensation.
• Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) Clauses: How investors can leverage MFN clauses to import more favorable terms from other treaties.

Strategic Treaty Selection

For investors planning entry into new markets, choosing the right corporate structure to benefit from a specific treaty is a critical strategic decision. We provide comparative guides to help identify the most protective treaty networks available.

The Evolution of New Generation Treaties

Modern treaties are shifting toward a balance between investor protection and the state's right to regulate for public interest. Our guides track these changes, highlighting new clauses related to environmental protection, labor standards, and transparency.