Tag Archives: Iraq
The ICSID Convention enters into force in Iraq
The ICSID Convention entered into force in Iraq on 17 December 2015. This comes after Iraq signed the ICSID Convention and deposited its instrument of ratification on 17 November 2015 to become the Convention's 160th signatory State. In a climate … Continue reading
Filed under Investment Arbitration, Iraq, News
Interim agreement between Federal Government of Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government on oil exports, yet major differences and legal proceedings persist
These are challenging times for Iraq. The Islamic State or ISIS controls thousands of square miles of territory and major Iraqi cities such as Mosul, Tikrit and Falluja. While leading the offensive against ISIS and enjoying the support of international … Continue reading
Filed under Middle East, Oil & Gas
Bilateral Investment Agreement signed between Iraq and Japan on 7th June 2012
A bilateral investment agreement or treaty (BIT) between Japan and Iraq was signed on 7th June 2012. This is the first BIT between Iraq and a major economy and is a significant and credible commitment by Iraq to the rights … Continue reading
Filed under East Asia, Investment Arbitration