2000
CME v. Czech Republic CME Czech Republic B.V. v. The Czech Republic
Czechia
Netherlands
Ownership interest in broadcasting company holding an exclusive broadcasting license; assets including tangible (buildings, studio equipment) and intangible (intellectual property rights) property.
Claims arising out of actions and omissions attributed to the Media Council, an organ of the Czech Republic that allegedly commercially destroyed the broadcasting station operator which was partly owned by the investor.
Tertiary: J - Information and communication
60 - Programming and broadcasting activities
UNCITRAL
None (no administering institution)
Kühn, W.
Schwebel, S. M.
Hándl, J.
Decided in favour of investor
495.20 mln USD
270.00 mln USD
Indirect expropriation

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

Full protection and security, or similar

Arbitrary, unreasonable and/or discriminatory measures
Indirect expropriation

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

Full protection and security, or similar

Arbitrary, unreasonable and/or discriminatory measures
Judicial review by national courts
Judicial review by national courts
Award/decision upheld