International Investment Arbitration: Lessons from Developments in the Mena Region

ISBN-13: 9780367601515 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 240 str.

Mohamed A. M. Ismail

Opis

This book examines the pulse and dynamics of international investment arbitration and the new era of mediation in state contracts in the Middle East and North African Region (MENA). The author explores the harmonization of international arbitration and the sensitive issue of le Contrat Administratif in Middle East civil law countries. The volume al

Recenzje

From the Foreword: ’Dr Ismail injects into the book his wide experience and his personal knowledge of the region, and of the law and practice of arbitration in the Arab Middle East. Readers will also find his text both well-researched and conveniently presented ... The book covers a wide range of material on the subject. Dr Ismail has provided a well-thought-out work with a wealth of information which will help to promote knowledge and skills in international arbitration in the MENA region. I am happy to be able to recommend it most warmly.’ Martin Hunter, co-author of Redfern and Hunter on International Arbitration ’A very thoughtful and insightful contribution to the literature in a field, and region, of growing international importance. Judge Ismail's work is required reading for any student or practitioner in the area.’ Gary Born, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, LLP and author, International Commercial Arbitration ’Mohamed Ismail provides an insightful guide for readers providing a better understanding of risks, protections and opportunities available to foreign investors dealing in the MENA region. The book, part historical analysis, part critical review, and part focused on future opportunities, is a must read for anyone practicing or interested in the International Investment Arbitration Sphere.’ Doug Jones, AO, Australia and UK ’This book is a notable contribution to the field of international investment arbitration in the MENA Region. One of the most interesting chapters of the book is the insightful study of the harmonization of international arbitration and the sensitive issue of le Contrat Administratif, with special reference to the Egyptian experience. Dr Ismail’s book is a demonstration of the knowledge and ability of Egyptian judges who, through their acquired experience, intellectual curiosity and comparative approach, are playing a pivotal role in making Egypt an appropriate place for international commercial and investme

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International Investment Arbitration

O autorze

Mohamed A.M. Ismail is a Vice-President of the Egyptian State Council (Conseil d'Etat), Judge at the Court of Appeal (Contracts Circuit), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), Member of the 'Comité Français D’Arbitrage', Visiting Professor and PhD examiner in the Egyptian Universities in International State Contracts and Arbitration, particularly on infrastructure projects, Lecturer at the Cairo Regional Centre of the International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), Lecturer in the Gulf region and Bahrain Chamber for Disputes Resolution (BCDR-AAA) in international infrastructure Arbitration, Lecturer in the Arab League, and Arbitrator in the International Construction Contracts disputes particularly International Public Works Agreements. Dr Ismail was formerly a Senior Legal Advisor of HE the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and represented the Egyptian Government in the state international business transactions in the Oil and Gas industry, especially in the UK with distinguished law firms such as Shearman Sterling the international counsel to the Egyptian government. He was a Senior Legal Advisor of HE the Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry and formerly a Senior Legal Advisor of the Investment Sector in Egypt and represented the Egyptian government at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva, for the Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) negotiations when developing states were involved. Dr Ismail is the recipient of the prestigious State Prize for Academic Legal Research - from the government of the Arab Republic of Egypt - 2011/2012.