From an individual’s perspective, we all depend on energy in our daily lives. From a state perspective, the economic and societal development of a state depends on its ability to control, regulate and use natural resources efficiently to meet its populations demands. Given the important economic, political and social dimension of energy, it is no surprise that disputes across the energy sector dominate international arbitration. Some of the arbitrations with the highest amounts in a legal dispute ever claimed are from the energy sector. Thus, the course aims to provide students with the broadest possible background in international energy arbitration. The course offers students skills training in research, analysis, legal writing and advocacy. Students will learn to write a memo concerning a specific legal energy related issue and to make a persuasive oral presentation.
To complete the course, it is necessary to actively participate in the simulated arbitration.
SIMULATED ARBITRATION
As part of the course, students will be divided into two groups, one representing a foreign investor and the other the state. Each group is expected to thoroughly analyze the case and develop a well-reasoned legal argumentation. The hearing will take place at the final seminar, where both parties will present their arguments before an arbitral tribunal.
Attendance
One absence is allowed. Any further absences are permitted only with the lecturer's approval and subject to submitting a substitute assignment.