2003
National Grid v. Argentina National Grid PLC v. The Argentine Republic
Argentina
United Kingdom
Ownership of shares, through a local investment vehicle company, of an enterprise that had a concession contract with the Argentine government for the operation of the high voltage electricity system, in addition to other associated contracts.
Claims arising out of the privatization program carried out by the Government of Argentina in the early 1990s, the guarantees offered to investors who brought assets in the electricity sector, and the measures taken by the Respondent to stem the Argentina economic crisis in 2001-2002.
Tertiary: D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
UNCITRAL
ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)
Rigo Sureda, A.
Kessler, J. L.
Debevoise, E. W. (replaced)
Garro, A. M.
Decided in favour of investor
59.00 mln USD
53.50 mln USD
Indirect expropriation

Fair and equitable treatment/Minimum standard of treatment, including denial of justice claims

Full protection and security, or similar

Umbrella clause

Arbitrary, unreasonable and/or discriminatory measures
Fair and equitable treatment/Minimum standard of treatment, including denial of justice claims

Full protection and security, or similar