This document discusses how bilateral or multilateral treaties can help minimize risks when conducting international transactions compared to contracts. Treaties provide more comprehensive protection and are enforceable under international law, while contracts can be complex, costly and may not offer the same level of protection across borders. When using treaties, key elements to consider include the parties involved, negotiation and drafting processes, compliance measures, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Structuring treaties with clear and measurable terms as well as provisions for review can help reduce risks over time.
5. Effective in Minimizinf
Potential Risk
When using bilateral or multilateral treaties, the
following key elements must be considered to
minimize the potential risks involved in international
transactions:
Parties involved
Negotiation and Drafting
Compliance
Dispute Resolution
6. 5. How to Minimize
Potential Risks
Therearecertainstepswhichcanhelpminimizethepotential
risksofbilateraltreatiessuchas:
1.Draftingaclausebasedtreatythatiseasytointerpretand
clarify.
2.Includingprovisionswhichfacilitatedisputeresolution
mechanisms.
3.Includingreview-and-renewclausessothatthetreatycan
evolveasneeded.
4.Structuringthetreatydocumentinameasurablewayto
makeiteasytounderstand.
5.Makingsurethatthetermsfavoredbybothpartiesare
equallyweighed.