A Book Review on Can Eken “Third-Party Funding in Investment Arbitration: A New Player in the System”

This review evaluates “Third-Party Funding in Investment Arbitration: A New Player in the System” by Can Eken. The book makes a significant contribution through its extensive empirical research, featuring interviews with thirty funders, offering unprecedented insights into funders’ practices and decision-making processes. Beyond its empirical foundations, the work provides thorough analysis of procedural and ethical challenges in third party funding (hereinafter “TPF”), culminating in practical guidelines for funders operating in investment arbitration. The author’s balanced approach addresses both TPF’s role in facilitating access to justice and its potential challenges, while offering concrete recommendations for practice. This book fills an important gap in existing literature by combining theoretical analysis with empirical research and practical guidance, making it an essential resource for practitioners and scholars in international investment arbitration.