SMART CITIES FOR AJ BARATHEON
Smart cities stand as pioneers at the forefront of progress and innovation. These cities of the future integrate cutting-edge, inclusive and sustainable technology to improve the quality of life of their inhabitants and optimize resource management.
A smart city is made up of intelligent elements that are interrelated, such as: infrastructure, mobility, environment - environment, services, health, education, tourism, security, innovation, government, people, life and economy.
We are linked to the philosophy of Smart Cities, through the Cities of the Future Institute (ICF) based in Barcelona Spain and we represent several actors and suppliers of this concept of the “new smart world”.
Smart cities can improve our quality of life in several ways:
Improving mobility: Smart cities can improve public transportation, reduce traffic and improve road safety. This is achieved by implementing more efficient transportation systems and optimizing traffic through the use of technology such as sensors, cameras and traffic management systems.
Access to real-time information: Smart cities provide real-time information about public services, transportation, events, weather and security. This allows citizens to make informed decisions and improve their quality of life.
Improving security: Smart cities can improve security by using technology such as security cameras, facial recognition systems, and early warning systems. This can help prevent crime and improve citizen safety.
Improving air quality and environment: Smart cities can improve air quality by implementing air quality sensors and promoting sustainable modes of transportation such as bicycles and electric vehicles. This can reduce pollution and improve the health of citizens.
Promoting sustainability ENERGY AND RESOURCES: Smart cities can promote sustainability by implementing renewable energy, managing waste and optimizing the use of resources. This can help reduce environmental impact and create a more sustainable environment for citizens.
OUR SERVICES
PRACTICE AREAS AND
SCOPE OF OUR SERVICES IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW
BILATERAL INVESTMENT PROTECTION TREATIES
We strive to protect the investments of our clients and the legal certainty of cross-border investors, advising them on the risks and benefits of International Trade and the International Chamber of Commerce of the WTO and the Bilateral Investment Protection Treaties (TPI's)
Fair and equitable treatment (national treatment).
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Exports and imports.
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Compliance with contracts and payments promptly, adequately and effectively.
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Most favored nation treatment.
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Investment currency convertibility.
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Management of controversies with the principles of international law.
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Selection of clients, strategic associates, JVs, and all commercial management between international associates.
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Protection Treaties signed by Peru, Germany, Argentina, Australia, Belgium/Luxembourg, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, United States, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Honduras, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal,
United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and Venezuela.
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE IN STRUCTURING, INVESTMENT PROTECTION NEGOTIATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
1. SHOPPING TREATS IN THE AGREEMENTS OF PROMOTION AND INVESTMENT PROTECTION
According to the Treaties, the protection is aimed at investors and investments, which in the case of legal persons includes companies, corporations, trade associations or any other effectively organized in accordance with the legislation of the contracting parties, in this sense AL BARATHEON supports its clients to plan and establish corporate structures for this purpose, all within the provisions of the respective agreements.
2. TALKS
The agreements normally provide for a conciliatory solution for controversies between contracting traders and an investor, being celebrated consultations between the parties, and negotiations and if a friendly solution is not achieved within a certain period, the investor may submit the disputes to the ITC or ICSID, in this sense, we have global experience to support this type of negotiations.
3. INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
We have extensive experience in all forms of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Our lawyers and associates advise numerous clients on the protection of their investments through bilateral investment treaties, on the management of cross-border trading and investments; negotiation and mediation in arbitration processes and participation in arbitration processes and other national and international litigation. We approach disputes with a business mindset, where our priority is to protect our clients' interests.
4. SUPPORT FINANCING ICSID PROCESSES
Among the disadvantages of processes before the ICC or the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), we could point out the costs of the procedure and its duration, offering our clients various support and financing alternatives and submitting their disputes to the ICC and in his case to ICSID, without the costs dismissing his valid claims
5. KNOWLEDGE OF THE AMERICAS
