MVV57908K Introduction into Investment Law and Arbitration

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Zdeněk Nový, Ph.D., LL.M. (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Kateřina Palkovská (assistant)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Zdeněk Nový, Ph.D., LL.M.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Jana Dopitová
Supplier department: Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV57908K/01: Mon 2. 10. to Fri 22. 12. each even Thursday 18:00–19:40 208, Z. Nový
Prerequisites
( MP215Zk EU and International Law || CM215Zk Law of European Union I ) && ( MP409Zk English for Lawyers I.4 || CM408Zk English for Lawyers || MV612Zk English For Lawyers II )
The basic knowledge of the international law and a national law.The advanced knowledge of English (B2 CEFR at the very least) is indispensable.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The subject aims to provide introduction of international investment law to students with no or limited knowledge of international investment law.
Learning outcomes
Students will gain better understanding of international investment law and arbitration. Students will be able to work with the sources of law in this field. Students will be able to find relevant information regarding international investment law and dispute settlement.
Syllabus
  • - introduction - basic concepts - investment, investor - the sources of law and their interpretation - standards of treatment - fair and equitable treatment, full protection and security, expropriation, arbitrary and discriminatory measures -dispute settlement - arbitration, national courts, lis pendens -enforcement of investment arbitration awards -residual issues
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Reinisch, A., & Schreuer, C. (2020). International Protection of Investments: The Substantive Standards. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781139004978
    not specified
  • Electronic study materials provided by the teacher
Teaching methods
Discussion on the materials prepared for each session.If the number of students allows, they may be asked to give a 10 mins. presentation on one of the topics contained in the study materials.
Assessment methods
A presentation and active participation in the seminar.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
The regular reading of numerous materials in English is indispensable for the successful passing of the course. Lack of preparation for more than one class may lead to failing the course in its entirety.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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