ISDS mainly benefits corporate giants

Amount awarded in investor-state disputes by beneficiary

Extra-large companies have >$10bn in annual revenue, while large companies have >$1bn. Super wealthy individuals have >$100m in net worth. Awards include pre-award interest and exclude Yukos case.
Source: Van Harten and Malysheuski (https://doi.org/fhqv)
New Statesman (Investment Monitor)