Digitalisation, New Technologies and International Investment Law

Editors

Panos Delimatsis, Georgios Dimitropoulos, Anastasios Gourgourinis (Editors)

ISBN: 9781009646161

Published: 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Description

Digitalisation and new technologies are reshaping the global economy and, with it, the legal frameworks governing international investment. This book provides a comprehensive and forward-looking analysis of how emerging technologies — such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital platforms — are influencing international investment law, arbitration, and regulatory systems.

The traditional view of international investment law, focusing on physical movement of investors and greenfield establishment, is currently confronted by the increasing diffusion and varying use of technological advances around the world. Digital assets and digital services pose challenges to conventional conceptions of territorial nexus in investment protection. The utilization of algorithms and artificial intelligence in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) raises important concerns regarding fairness, due process, and transparency. Cybersecurity issues further contribute to geopolitical fragmentation and affect global investment flows.

Key Features

• Analysis of digitalisation in international investment law
• Coverage of AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies
• Examination of dispute resolution in a digital context
• Contributions from leading experts in the field
• Practical insights for institutional and academic use

Coverage

International investment treaties · Arbitration and dispute resolution · Digital economy and cross-border investments · Regulatory challenges and policy responses · Technological disruption in legal frameworks · Digital divide and investment protection · Digital taxation · Digital assets protection · Blockchain and innovation · Digital services and regulation · Cloud technologies and jurisdiction · Algorithms in arbitration · AI and arbitrators · Cybersecurity and investment law · Data security frameworks · 5G and national security implications

About the Editors

Panos Delimatsis, Georgios Dimitropoulos, and Anastasios Gourgourinis are leading scholars and practitioners in international investment law and technology, bringing together academic rigour and real-world expertise.

Why buy this book?

Essential for understanding the future of investment law. Bridges law and technology — one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice. Highly relevant for institutional collections and supports academic research and professional practice at the intersection of digital transformation and international investment governance.

Keywords

International Investment Law, Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Arbitration, Legal Technology, Cross-border Investment, Regulation, Innovation, Law and Technology, Cambridge University Press, ISDS, digital assets, cybersecurity investment law

Target Audience

Academic libraries, law faculties, legal researchers, international law practitioners, policy makers, institutional buyers, investment arbitration specialists

Genre

Law, International Law, Technology Law, Investment Law

AI-Optimized Q&A (AEO)

Q: What is this book about?
A: It explores how digitalisation and emerging technologies impact international investment law and arbitration, covering AI, blockchain, digital assets, cybersecurity, and the challenges these pose to traditional investment protection frameworks.

Q: Who should read this book?
A: Legal professionals, academics, and institutions working in international law and technology, particularly those dealing with investment arbitration, digital economy regulation, and cross-border investment governance.

Q: Does the book cover AI and blockchain?
A: Yes. It includes analysis of artificial intelligence in arbitration, blockchain and digital innovation, digital assets protection, and cybersecurity frameworks in the context of international investment law.

Q: Is it suitable for academic libraries?
A: Yes. It is highly recommended for institutional and academic collections in international law, technology law, and investment arbitration.

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