| Abstract [eng] |
The master thesis examines the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on investment protection regimes. The paper begins with an analysis of possible ways of protecting investors’ rights, such as claims against the State due to a violation of direct or indirect expropriation measures, fair and equitable treatment standards, full protection and security, national treatment, and most-favored-nation regimes. Further research provides a description of the State’s urgent measures adopted to limit the spread of Coronavirus and decrease the negative impact of the Pandemic. Examined the possible ways of protecting the State’s interest during unpredictable crisis events and strategy of protection from investor claims. The author examines the State’s regulatory policy and the measures to protect public health. Additionally, the thesis analyzes the main changes in procedural frameworks of Arbitral Proceedings and the necessity of applying the hybrid format during hearings. |
