RESPECTING THE NEW YORK CONVENTION

RESPECTING THE NEW YORK CONVENTION
Posted date: 27/05/2025

In theory, treaty commitments remain a foundation of international law, often expressed in the adage pacta sunt servanda (agreements are to be kept). In practice, however, some treaty violations remain without realistic sanctions. Here, as elsewhere, theory and practice diverge.

When national judicial decisions interfere with respect for the New York Convention, the availability of remedies remains highly fact-specific. In some instances, investment treaties offer a way to close the gap between theory and practice, permitting investors to bring private actions against a host country rather than relying on government-to government measures.

Not all failure to respect the New York Convention fits within the framework of investment treaties. Many clear Convention violations remain without remedy, due to the absence of any relevant ëinvestmentí providing the jurisdictional hook on which to hang a claim.

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