Individual Rights versus Geopolitical Sanctions: The Fridman Legacy and a USD 16Billion Investment Claim

Presentation

Date: 26 March 2026
Time: 14:30-16:30
Venue: Paris Arbitration Centre by Delos

Event Overview

This roundtable explores the landmark 2024–2025 ECJ rulings involving Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, alongside the ongoing $16 billion investment treaty arbitration against Luxembourg. The discussion addresses the evolving jurisprudence of individual rights vs. geopolitical sanctions and the broader impact of US, UK, and EU measures on unsanctioned persons, including restrictions on banking and capital movement.

Distinguished Panelists

Neil Kaplan CBE KC SBS: Renowned international arbitrator with decades of global experience.
Sir Tim Eicke KC: Former Judge of the European Court of Human Rights, providing expert insight into balancing property rights with state warfare policies.
Ana Stanic: Arbitrator and specialist in the energy industry, contributing deep sectoral knowledge to the sanctions debate.
Ralph Kilches: Legal expert providing an overview of the sanction list framework, capital freedom, and Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) protection.
Rajiv Dutta: Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India offering his insights into India's positions in Russia and Iran sanctions.
Dr. Fan Yang and Dr. Ghazal Miyar (Co-Moderators): Experienced arbitrators facilitating the high-level dialogue.

Discussion Highlights
The Fridman/Aven ECJ Cases: Analysis of the General Court's annulment of initial sanctions and the subsequent 2025 Advocate General opinion.
Investment Arbitration: Status update on the Fridman v. Luxembourg case, the first of its kind against the state, following the 2025 decision to seat the tribunal in Hong Kong.
Systemic Consequences: The "remarkable" economic impact on thousands of dual citizens and the role of legal challenges in potential future peace settlements.

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