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Manish Aggarwal to feature on a webinar discussing the Vodafone v. India investment treaty arbitration case

Publications 30th October 2020

Manish Aggarwal, a partner in the London office of Three Crowns, will feature on a webinar discussing the Vodafone Holdings B.V. v. Republic of India investment treaty arbitration case. The panel will examine the issues and implications for foreign investors and States. The webinar, taking place on 4 November from 12:00 – 1:15 pm GMT, is co-hosted by Nishith Desai Associates and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the international division of the American Arbitration Association.

Please click HERE to register for the event.

Below are some of the topics the panel will discuss:

  • What are the unique aspects of the dispute and how is it different from most investment treaty arbitrations?
  • How does a State’s sovereign right to pass retrospective legislation interfere with legitimate expectations of foreign investors?
  • In what situations can States defend the exercise of their powers to pass retrospective legislations?

 

ABOUT MANISH AGGARWAL

Aggarwal is a dual-qualified English solicitor and Indian advocate. He has extensive experience representing and conducting advocacy for corporations and States in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations in a broad range of sectors (including energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and technology) under all major arbitration rules.

Aggarwal is recognised by Who’s Who Legal as a “Future Leader” in Arbitration and The Legal 500 UK as a “Next Generation Partner” in both International Arbitration and Public International Law.