What happens when government action causes harm to a foreign
investment? How can an investor claim for and measure that
harm?
Join us for a virtual panel with guest speakers Kiran Sequeira and
Garrett Rush, experts in valuation in international arbitration. We
will discuss what can make or break claims for damages in
international arbitrations and what business leaders should
consider when an investment dispute arises.
Topics:
- Investor-state disputes and the current landscape of damage awards
- Actions that can cause investment harm and investment claims
- Unique characteristics of a claim against a host government
- Factors that contribute to successful and unsuccessful damages claims by investors
Blakes Speakers:
- Iris Antonios, Partner, Toronto
- Michael Barrack, Partner, Toronto
- Laura Cundari, Partner, Vancouver
Guest Speakers:
- Kiran Sequeira, Managing Director, Secretariat International
- Garrett Rush, Managing Director, Secretariat International
When
December 15, 2021
Live Webcast:
1 – 2 p.m. (EDT)
Q&A Session:
2 – 2:15 p.m. (EDT)
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