Venezuela

Agroinsumos v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Representing Venezuela in a claim brought by an allegedly foreign investor for supposed investments in the food sector.

The dual Venezuelan-Spanish nationality of claimants compelled an UNCITRAL tribunal to decline jurisdiction. GST LLP partners Ignacio Torterola and Diego Gosis noted that the decision, the third rejecting a claim of double nationals is “fundamental”, and that it provides “useful guidance” on obtaining dispute resolution.