On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued the Executive Order on Unleashing American Energy, pausing the disbursement of grants and loans under the Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") and the Infrastructure Investment...more
2/10/2025
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Chile is currently considering a new Constitution—due to be put to a referendum in September—and foreign investors should be aware of its potential impact on their investments in the country. The proposed changes in the draft...more
As climate change and energy transition play an increasingly important role in the decision-making of private and government entities, one issue is bound to become the focus of attention: Is there a potential conflict between...more
5/24/2022
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Why Are Investment Treaties Important?
Investment treaties are international legal instruments between two or more States that protect against property destruction in armed conflict, illegal expropriation, discrimination,...more
Climate change litigation is often viewed by companies as a risk. However, it is also an opportunity—if brought in the right forum—for companies exposed to certain climate-related government measures to vindicate their...more
Latin America is experiencing a new wave of resource nationalism and government intervention, as more populists come to power spurred on by ideological shifts and indigenous movements....more
The Situation: The European Super League faced significant criticism when it was announced on 18 April 2021. Some governments in Europe—particularly the United Kingdom—even threatened new laws intended to target the new...more