In this series, our Project Litigation team walks project proponents though some of the most common causes of litigation associated with major projects, offering insights not only into how to handle litigation when it arises, but how to best position projects in advance to effectively anticipate and respond to disputes.
 

Project disputes in connection to projects abroad are already challenging, but when your contractual counterparty is a host government, these disputes can become even more complex. Changing administrations may have different priorities and agendas from their predecessors, which can scupper projects that have been years in the making—and domestic courts may not always have the independence needed to ensure a fair ruling.

In this video, Ryan Lax and Emily Sherkey discuss how best to approach project disputes that arise with host governments and explain why international investment treaty planning is key to positioning project partners for success.

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