The scientific seminar on the topic: “ISDS reform: an inside look”
On May 23, 2026, the Laboratory for the Study of Public Interest Protection under Economic Sanctions held a scientific seminar entitled “ISDS reform: an inside look”.
The Scientific and Educational Laboratory for Research in the Field of Protecting State Interests under Economic Sanctions invites you to a seminar on the topic: “The Fundamentals of Investor-State Dispute Settlement” which will take place on May 16 at 4:20 PM.
International relations are facing a period of challenges stemming from objective factors, including armed conflicts, unilateral economic measures, climate change, the growing importance of human rights, technological advancements, and others. In times of crisis, states resort to regulatory measures that inevitably affect the interests of citizens and companies. Conflicts between private and public interests are becoming the subject of dispute resolution between private businesses and states. International law provides for the regulation of relations between foreign investors and host states, as well as mechanisms for resolving disputes between them, which are becoming increasingly relevant, namely negotiations, state court proceedings, and arbitration. The class will focus primarily on the predominant mechanism for resolving such disputes: investment arbitration.
Students will learn what constitutes the subject matter of investment arbitration, examine jurisdictional aspects of investment arbitration under international treaties, explore the institutional features of investment arbitration, and review applicable arbitration rules. The class will also cover the stages (procedural steps) of investment arbitration, including enforcement.
Congratulations to the Research Laboratory on the Publication in a Journal from List A!
The article "Granting the WTO Appellate Body the Power to Issue Advisory Opinions: Solving the Crisis or Making It Worse?" authored by Olga Starshinova, Researcher at the Research Laboratory, and Elena Murashko, Research Intern, has been published.
On September 17, 2025, the Research Laboratory Held a Seminar on the Topic: "The Lliuya V. RWE AG Case in Germany and the Prospects for Recognition by Foreign Courts of Civil Liability for Climate Change of Greenhouse Gas Emitters"
The seminar discussed the appellate decision of the Higher Regional Court of Hamm, Germany, on the claim of a Peruvian citizen against the energy giant RWE AG seeking to establish the latter's obligation to reimburse the claimant's expenses for protecting his immovable property from climate risks.
On June 19, 2025, the Research Laboratory Held a Seminar on the Topic "Creating Conditions for the Effective Functioning of the Goods Market in the EAEU"
The seminar presented information on the legal framework for the functioning of the goods market in the EAEU – both the internal market and that involving partners from third countries.
Laboratory for the Study of Public Interest Protection under Economic Sanctions invites you to a research seminar to be held on December 23 at 13:00, topic: "Claims for Unethical dealing: the court will never shake your hand if it is not clean"
The clean hands doctrine is becoming more and more popular in interstate dispute settlement, but is everything so obvious with its application? During this lecture, we will discuss the clean hands doctrine from a practical perspective, analyze current examples of its application, pitfalls, and non-obvious advantages.