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Umbrella Clauses. A Balanced Approach to Interpretation


Scientific Essay, 2012

15 Pages, Grade: 87/100 (High Distinction)


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Abstract

I. Problem outline.

II. Operational context of an umbrella clause.

III. General effect of an umbrella clause.
1. Arguments on the general effect of an umbrella clause.
a) The ‘ordinary meaning’ argument
b) The ‘exception’ argument
c) The ‘object and purpose’ argument
d) The ‘floodgates’ argument
e) The ‘superfluousness’ argument
f) The ‘location’ argument
g) The ‘exclusive dispute settlement clause’ argument
2. Alternative reading based on the ‘equivalence of application’ argument?.
3. Intermediate result on the general effect

IV. Scope of application of an umbrella clause.
1. Ratione Materiae.
a) Obligations covered.
b) Determination of a breach.
2. Ratione Personae.

V. Conclusion.

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Title
Umbrella Clauses. A Balanced Approach to Interpretation
College
University of New South Wales, Sydney
Course
International Investment Law
Grade
87/100 (High Distinction)
Author
Year
2012
Pages
15
Catalog Number
V262674
ISBN (eBook)
9783656511946
ISBN (Book)
9783668147812
File size
607 KB
Language
English
Notes
Diese Arbeit wurden im Rahmen der oben genannten Veranstaltung als Research Essay eingereicht. Die Arbeit ist in die "Dean's List for Outstanding Achievement in a Course 2012" aufgenommen worden.
Keywords
International Investment Law, BIT, Investitionsschutzrecht, umbrella clause
Quote paper
Dr. Alexander Shchavelev (Author), 2012, Umbrella Clauses. A Balanced Approach to Interpretation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/262674

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