Katia Fach Gómez, Dr iur., LLM, is a tenured lecturer (Profesora Titular) of private international law at the University of Zaragoza (Spain). She is author of several legal books, book chapters, and articles published in English, Spanish, and German. She holds a European PhD summa cum laude and an LLM from Fordham University (NY) (summa cum laude and Edward J. Hawk prize). She has been designated by the Kingdom of Spain as conciliator in the ICSID Panel of Conciliators (2020-2026), acts as independent arbitrator and mediator in international and domestic disputes and has been involved in key international litigation cases in the USA and Europe. Her specialist research areas include international investment law, international arbitration and ADR, international contract law, and international technology law. Catharine Titi, Dr iur., FCIArb, is a tenured research associate professor at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the CERSA, University Paris-Panthéon-Assas, France. She is Co-Chair of the Academic Forum on ISDS and serves on the Board of the European Society of International Law (ESIL) and the Scientific Committee of the UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage. She is appointed to the roster of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement's (USMCA) Annex 31-B panellists. Catharine holds a PhD in law (summa cum laude, Rolf H. Brunswig PhD Prize). In 2016, she was awarded the prestigious Smit-Lowenfeld Prize of the International Arbitration Club of New York. Her work focuses on public international law, the settlement of international disputes, international investment law and arbitration, and cultural heritage law.
"Professors Fach Gómez and Titi have compiled a superb volume ranging from the technical ""nuts and bolts"" of Award writing to the more esoteric aspects of Awards in investment arbitration practice. Every chapter is well-written and insightful and will contribute to the issuance of comprehensive yet comprehensible, succinct, correct and fair decisions that can withstand scrutiny by the many audiences who read it. * Meg Kinnear, Independent Arbitrator and ICSID Secretary-General (2009-2024) * This comprehensive volume makes a significant contribution to investment arbitration scholarship. Authored by a group of leading academics and practitioners in investment arbitration, this book offers in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives regarding the award in investment arbitration. It is an essential read for investment arbitration students and practitioners alike. * Gary Born, Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group at WilmerHale * This work covers much more than the title suggests, which, given the list of eminent contributors, should not come as a surprise: it deals with all aspects of investment arbitration and is a must read for anyone interested in investment arbitration. * Franco Ferrari, Clarence D Ashley Professor of Law, Director, Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law at NYU School of Law * This is a superb, innovative, and indispensable collection on the all-important topic of the arbitral award. The contributions from renowned experts are top-notch and destined to be influential for all investment arbitration stakeholders. * Andrea Bjorklund, Professor and L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law at McGill University Faculty *"