SETTLING INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT DISPUTES THROUGH ARBITRATION

Arbitral tribunals and ad hoc committees set up under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and nationals of other States administered by the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) have produced a large number of awards.One of such awards is the landmark case of Klockner v. Cameroon.This case marks a turning point in ICSID's history. In this book the author raises the difficulty in ensuring the finality of arbitral awards.He brings out the intricacies over ICSID's competence in Klockner's case and examines the applicable law in international investment contracts not leaving out the duty of frankness and loyalty in such international contracts. The book promises to be an invaluable resource for students in international commercial arbitration and legal practitioners.

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NKENGLEFAC YOCHEMBENG holds a Mphil in International Relationsspecializing in International Disputes from the InternationalRelations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC).He equally holds an onlineCertificate Course in Conflict Analysis from the United StatesInstitute of Peace.He is currently an Advocate in training of theCameroon Bar Associaton.