Focusing on investor-state treaties and arbitration, the discussion explores these protections, their practical applications, and their importance for capital-intensive investments in the manufacturing sector. Grounded in real-world challenges from client advisory experience in the Manufacturing & Industrials sector, the conversation highlights the complexities of location-specific investments across global markets. With Markus' arbitration expertise, the podcast examines key protections under investment treaties, including safeguards against expropriation, discriminatory treatment, and regulatory changes, while also considering national security concerns, tariffs, and geopolitical risks. Through current case studies, it offers practical insights into government power, tribunal assessments, and critical considerations for investors structuring and protecting significant investments in unfamiliar markets.

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Authored by Emerson Holmes and Markus Burgstaller.