Because it involves divergent cultures and political and legal systems, the settlement of disputes related to foreign direct investment requires specialized skills and knowledge on the part of arbitrators. This resource for legal professionals deals with the procedural and substantive legal aspects of arbitrating foreign investment disputes. Seventeen contributions from international practitioners and academics address such topics as the World Bank and investment protection; non-discrimination in international investment law; and state immunity in the arbitral process. The volume is based upon papers presented at a conference organized by the Law Center for European and International Cooperation at the U. of Cologne. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
