The International Law Committee of the Mongolian Bar Association cordially invites you to a training-seminar “INVESTOR-STATE CONTRACTS AS A SOURCE OF INVESTOR’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS” to be held on 3 December 2024 at 3 PM.

Our session will feature Dr. Bajar Scharaw, Counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills (Frankfurt), an esteemed international law firm and a recognized International Arbitrator based in Frankfurt.

Come and join us for an insightful training and discussion and networking opportunity.

Dr. Scharaw will share his insights and expertise regarding both the theoretical and practical dimensions of investor-state contracts, addressing the following key subjects:

• Investor-State contracts – Nature and relevance
• Investor-State contracts and rights of investor
• Investor-State contracts and obligations of investor
• Investor-State contracts and international law
• Investor-State contracts ("Investment agreements”) in Mongolia
• Conclusion and Recommendations for Investor-State contracts in Mongolia  

Dr. Scharaw is a disputes lawyer and international arbitrator based in Frankfurt am Main specializing in international arbitration and public international law, with a particular emphasis on international investment law, investment arbitration, and business and human rights. Dr. Scharaw has extensive experience representing companies and states in investment arbitrations under international investment treaties or investor-state contracts. He also advises clients in international commercial arbitrations under all major arbitration rules and a multitude of different national laws. He is regarded as an expert on investment arbitration issues. 

Recently, Dr. Scharaw has successfully defended Mongolia in an ICSID arbitration under the US-Mongolia bilateral investment treaty. He also represented Germany in investor-state arbitration proceedings before an ICSID tribunal in Washington D.C.

Dr. Scharaw is the author of the first book on “The Protection of Foreign Investments in Mongolia under Investment Treaties, Investor-State Contracts and the Mongolian Domestic Investment Law.” The book has attracted significant attention globally and has been sold with a major international publisher more than 4,000 times, including in Europe and North America.

The session will be conducted in English with consecutive Mongolian translations. It will be followed by Q&A and networking sessions with canapés and drinks. The fee for attendance is MNT 50000, which should be settled through TDB 499 218 869.

Kindly RSVP by 11am on 3 December 2024 by registering here. The seating is limited due to the capacity of the venue.

We look forward to your presence and contribution to this enriching dialogue.

Date and time: 3 December 2024, at 3 PM

Venue: Floor 3, Mongolian Bar Association