Saturday Extra

Disputes with nation states were once the preserve of diplomats, but today as international law gains status, it opens up the possibility for companies to initiate legal proceedings against national governments.

Just how effective is international investment arbitration when it comes to resolving disputes, and how does it actually work?

Guests

Professor Karl-Heinz Boeckstiegal
Emeritus Professor, Law Faculty of University of Cologne. Germany

Doug Jones
Heads Major Projects, International Arbitration and Construction Practices, Clayton Utz

Presenter

Geraldine Doogue

Producer

Scott Wales

Story Researcher and Producer

Ian Coombe