Parallel Proceedings in International Investment Treaty Arbitration

Dr. Esra YILDIZ ÜSTÜN

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
1.1. Introduction
CHAPTER 2
2.1. The Nature of the Issue
2.1.1. Private International Law
2.1.1.1. The Principle of Lis Pendens
2.1.1.2. The Principle of Res Judicata
2.1.2. International Commercial Arbitration
2.1.3. Public International Law
CHAPTER 3
3.1. The Risk of Parallel Proceedings
3.1.1. Definition of Parallel Proceedings
3.1.1.1. Corporate Nationality
3.1.2. The Difference Between Breach of Contract and Breach of Treaty
3.1.2.1. Effect of Umbrella Clauses Upon Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
3.1.2.2. The Interpretation of the Umbrella Clause
CHAPTER 4
4.1. Reducing The Risk of Parallel Proceedings
4.1.1. Waivers
4.1.2. Estoppel
4.1.3. Consolidation
4.1.4. Joinder
CHAPTER 5
5.1. Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
INDEX