This study addresses the topic of arbitration in international investment contract disputes, reviewing the legal frameworks that govern the arbitration process and its importance as a means of settling disputes between investors and states. Through arbitration, parties avoid resorting to traditional judiciary, which achieves speed in procedures and impartiality in adjudicating conflicting interests.

The study confirms that the presence of clear and specific controls for arbitration in international investment contracts contributes to creating a safe investment environment, as these controls preserve the rights of investors on the one hand, and take into account the sovereignty of states on the other hand, which supports legal stability and encourages the flow of international investments.

International Investment Contracts, Arbitration, Investment Contracts, Investor, Dispute Adjudication

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