Investment Protection & Structuring
Structures and treaty protection for capital invested across borders.
Capital invested abroad faces risks that do not appear on a balance sheet: regulatory change, political pressure and the claims of creditors and counterparties. We help investors and companies structure their investments so that ownership is clear, protections are in place and options remain open.
Our structuring work is informed by experience in investor–state disputes. We design structures with an understanding of how they are tested if a dispute arises.
How we help
- Cross-border holding and investment structures
- Structuring for protection under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties
- Shareholder protections and governance rights
- Political and regulatory risk assessment
- Structures for acquisitions, exits and transfers of ownership
- Pre-dispute strategy for investors
Who we act for
- Private investors and family offices
- Companies investing abroad
- Funds and co-investors
- Investors in Central Asia and emerging markets
Sectors
Questions clients ask
What is investment treaty protection?
Bilateral and multilateral investment treaties protect foreign investors against measures such as expropriation and unfair or discriminatory treatment by the host state. Most allow the investor to bring a claim in international arbitration.
When should I think about protecting a foreign investment?
Before the investment is made. Treaty protection and ownership structures are far easier to establish at the outset than once a dispute is in prospect.
Do you advise on investments in Central Asia?
Yes. Structuring and protecting investments in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the wider region is central to our practice.
Discuss your matter with us.
Book a 60-minute consultation by video. If you engage the firm, the fee is credited toward your retainer.