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International Investment Law
Last Updated Date:   13 July 2026


4 Units,  Semester 2

Course Description:
This course focuses on the nature of risks to foreign investment and the elimination of those risks through legal means. As a prelude, it discusses the different economic theories on foreign investment, the formation of foreign investment contracts and the methods of eliminating potential risks through contractual provisions. It then examines the different types of interferences with foreign investment and looks at the nature of the treaty protection available against such interference. It concludes by examining the different methods of dispute settlement available in the area. The techniques of arbitration of investment disputes available are fully explored.

Course Convenor: Visiting Prof Michael Waibel

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4032 / LL5032 / LL6032 / LLJ5032

Contact Hours: 9 sessions over 3 weeks: Three, 3-hrs continuous weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive: Weeks 4 – 6; Dates: 1 – 19 Feb 2027 [Mon: 6.30pm – 9.30pm, Wed: 6.30pm – 9.30pm & Fri: 3pm – 6pm]*Makeup for Fri, 5 Feb & Mon, 8 Feb on Sat, 12 & 20 Feb 2027 (9am-12pm)

Mode of Assessment: Class Participation - 10% & 6-hr Take Home Exam - 90% [Fri, 19 Mar 2027 (3pm - 9pm)]

Preclusions: LL4178/LL5178/LL6178/LL4178V/LL5178V/LL6178V International Legal Protection of Investment Flows; LL4032V/LL5032V/LL6032V International Investment Law; International Investment Law and Arbitration [Course code: LW.12001]; International Investment [Course code: LW.12137] under the NYU@NUS Summer Session.

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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