Nisanur Hekimoğlu Delivers Lecture on International Investment Law and Arbitration at the Istanbul Bar Association

On February 18, 2025, Nisanur Hekimoğlu delivered a comprehensive lecture on International Investment Law and Arbitration at the Istanbul Bar Association, engaging legal professionals in an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of investment treaty arbitration.

Drawing upon her extensive private and public sector expertise in investment law and arbitration, Hekimoğlu provided a detailed analysis of key legal frameworks and instruments governing investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms. She examined emerging challenges in cross-border investments, particularly in the construction, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors, which frequently resort to investment arbitration.

As a former legal counsel at the Investment Office of the Republic of Türkiye, Hekimoğlu offered a critical examination of ICSID arbitration cases filed against Türkiye, addressing pivotal issues such as the definition of investor and investment, the status of global ultimate beneficial owners, and the prevalence of pseudo-nationals and shell companies in investment arbitration. Her presentation provided valuable insights into strategic considerations for investment protection and dispute resolution.

The session underscored the growing significance of arbitration in resolving international investment disputes and highlighted the need for nuanced legal strategies in an increasingly complex global investment environment.

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