The “Сlean Hands” Doctrine on the Jurisdiction of International Investment Arbitration

The thesis is devoted to the doctrine of "clean hands" in the practice of international investment arbitration. In accordance with the "clean hands" doctrine, to an investor, who applies to international investment arbitration for protection of their rights, may be applied negative consequences (including lacked jurisdiction over a claim), if he does not obey the law. This thesis will examine how international investment arbitration apply the "clean hands" doctrine depending on its incorporation in legal acts or agreements and a stage of investing at which the violation of laws is committed. The subject of the study includes the consequences of violation of the "clean hands" doctrine by investors, special attention will be paid to the refusal of international investment arbitration to settle a dispute due to its lack of jurisdiction.