The Future of Manufacturing: International Investment Arbitration

Emerson Holmes and Markus Burgstaller explore how companies can protect major cross‑border investments in an increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory environment. Focusing on investor‑state treaties and arbitration, the discussion unpacks what these protections are, how they work in practice, and why they matter most for capital‑intensive, long‑term investments in sectors such as manufacturing. Along the way, the conversation touches on expropriation, regulatory change, national security, tariffs and real‑world case studies, offering practical insight for businesses investing hundreds of millions – or more – into new markets.