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ICSID Updates
- New: ACP Axos Capital GmbH v. Republic of Kosovo (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/22)
June 4, 2015 - Telecommunications and postal enterprise - New: Ali Alyafei v. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/24)
Shareholding in commercial bank in Jordan - Registered June 11, 2015 - New: Capital Financial Holdings Luxembourg S.A. v. Republic of Cameroon (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/18)
Shareholding in commercial bank in Cameroon - New: Cube Infrastructure Fund SICAV and others v. Kingdom of Spain (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/20)
Renewable energy generation enterprise - Registered: June 1, 2015 - New: ENERGO-PRO a.s. v. Republic of Bulgaria (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/19)
Electricity distribution Registered: May 26, 2015 - New: Hanocal Holding B.V. and IPIC International B.V. v. Republic of Korea (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/17)
Oil refinery, production and distribution of petrochemical products - New: JGC Corporation v. Kingdom of Spain (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/27)
June 22, 2015 - Renewable energy generation enterprise - New: KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25)
Renewable energy generation enterprise - New: Matthias Kruck and others v. Kingdom of Spain (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23)
June 4, 2015 - Photovoltaic power plants facilities - New: Menzies Middle East and Africa S.A. and Aviation Handling International Ltd. v. Republic of Senegal (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/21)
Registered: June 1, 2015 - New: Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH in Liqu. v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/26)
Natural gas pipeline project - Adem Dogan v. Turkmenistan ICSID Case No. ARB/09/9
Adem Dogan files a rejoinder on annulment on June 19, 2015 - Adem Dogan v. Turkmenistan ICSID Case No. ARB/09/9
Turkmenistan files a reply on annulment on May 12, 2015 - AES Corporation v. Argentine Republic ICSID Case No. ARB/02/17
the suspension of the proceeding is further extended until December 11, 2015, pursuant to the parties' agreement on June 22, 2015 - Agility for Public Warehousing Company K.S.C. v. Islamic Republic of Pakistan ICSID Case No. ARB/11/8
on June 10, 2015, the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 13 concerning the Claimant's application of May 26, 2015 - Agility for Public Warehousing Company K.S.C. v. Islamic Republic of Pakistan ICSID Case No. ARB/11/8
on June 16, 2015, the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 14 concerning the Respondent's request of June 5, 2015 - Agility for Public Warehousing Company K.S.C. v. Islamic Republic of Pakistan ICSID Case No. ARB/11/8
on June 19, 2015, the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 15 concerning the Respondent's request of June 4, 2015 - Aktau Petrol Ticaret A.S. and Som Petrol Ticaret A.S. v. Republic of Kazakhstan ICSID Case No. ARB/15/8
following appointment by the Respondent, Daniel Bethlehem (British) accepts his appointment as arbitrator on May 20, 2015 - Ambiente Ufficio S.p.A. and others v. Argentine Republic ICSID Case No. ARB/08/9
Concluded Order for the discontinuance of the proceeding for lack of payment of the required advances, pursuant to ICSID Administrative and Financial Regulation 14(3)(d), issued on May, 28, 2015; attached to the order is an individual statement by arbitrator Santiago Torres Bernárdez. - Anglo American PLC v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/14/1
the Claimant files observations on the request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question on May 29, 2015 - Anglo American PLC v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/14/1
the Respondent files a request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question on May 15, 2015 - Anglo American PLC v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/14/1
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the Respondent's request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question; as a result, the objections to jurisdiction are joined to the merits of the dispute on June 19, 2015 - Antoine Abou Lahoud and Leila Bounafeh-Abou Lahoud v. Democratic Republic of the Congo ICSID Case No. ARB/10/4
the ad hoc Committee holds a hearing on annulment in Washington D.C. on May 28-29, 2015 - ASA International S.p.A. v. Arab Republic of Egypt ICSID Case No. ARB/13/23
the suspension of the proceeding is further extended until August 15, 2015, pursuant to the parties' agreement on June 4, 2015 - Award: Gambrinus, Corp. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/11/31
Concluded Award rendered by the Tribunal on June 15, 2015. - B3 Croatian Courier Coöperatief U.A. v. Republic of Croatia ICSID Case No. ARB/15/5
following appointment by the Claimant, Stanimir Alexandrov (Bulgarian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator on May 26, 2015 - B3 Croatian Courier Coöperatief U.A. v. Republic of Croatia ICSID Case No. ARB/15/5
following appointment by the Respondent, Brigitte Stern (French) accepts her appointment as arbitrator on June 9, 2015 - Baggerwerken Decloedt En Zoon NV v. Republic of the Philippines ICSID Case No. ARB/11/27
each party files a statement of costs on May 11, 2015 - Bear Creek Mining Corporation v. Republic of Peru ICSID Case No. ARB/14/21
the Claimant files a memorial on the merits on May 29, 2015 - Blue Bank International & Trust (Barbados) Ltd. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/12/20
the Claimant's file a counter-memorial on jurisdiction on June 8, 2015 - Blusun S.A., Jean-Pierre Lecorcier and Michael Stein v. Italian Republic ICSID Case No. ARB/14/3
the Claimants file a reply on the merits on May 8, 2015 - Burlington Resources, Inc. v. Republic of Ecuador ICSID Case No. ARB/08/5
each party files a post-hearing brief on May 29, 2015 - Carnegie Minerals (Gambia) Limited v. Republic of The Gambia ICSID Case No. ARB/09/19
on April 13, 2015, each party files observations on the other party's submission of March 11, 2015 - CEAC Holdings Limited v. Montenegro ICSID Case No. ARB/14/8
the arbitrator furnishes explanations regarding the proposal for disqualification in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 9(3) on May 14, 2015 - CEAC Holdings Limited v. Montenegro ICSID Case No. ARB/14/8
the parties file additional observations on the proposed disqualification on May 20, 2015 - CEAC Holdings Limited v. Montenegro ICSID Case No. ARB/14/8
the proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Brigitte Stern is declined by the Chairman of the Administrative Council. The proceeding is resumed pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 9(6) on June 12, 2015 - Cervin Investissements S.A. and Rhone Investissements S.A. v. Republic of Costa Rica ICSID Case No. ARB/13/2
the Claimants file a memorial on the merits on June 2, 2015 - Cervin Investissements S.A. and Rhone Investissements S.A. v. Republic of Costa Rica ICSID Case No. ARB/13/2
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning procedural matters on June 11, 2015 - Consolidated Exploration Holdings Ltd. and others v. Kyrgyz Republic ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/13/1
the proceeding is suspended until August 13, 2015, pursuant to the parties' agreement on May 13, 2015 - Consolidated Exploration Holdings Ltd. and others v. Kyrgyz Republic ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/13/1
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning production of documents on May 12, 2015 - Deutsche Bank AG v. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ICSID Case No. ARB/09/2
the suspension of the proceeding is further extended until June 30, 2015, pursuant to the parties' agreement on May 29, 2015 - DP World Callao S.R.L., P&O Dover (Holding) Limited, and The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company v. Republic of Peru ICSID Case No. ARB/11/21
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning procedural matters on May 19, 2015 - DP World Callao S.R.L., P&O Dover (Holding) Limited, and The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company v. Republic of Peru ICSID Case No. ARB/11/21
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning procedural matters on June 12, 2015 - Eiser Infrastructure Limited and Energía Solar Luxembourg S.à r.l. v. Kingdom of Spain ICSID Case No. ARB/13/36
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning procedural matters on May 26, 2015 - EVN AG v. Republic of Bulgaria ICSID Case No. ARB/13/17
the Claimant files a reply on the merits on June 19, 2015 - Fábrica de Vidrios Los Andes, C.A. and Owens-Illinois de Venezuela, C.A. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (ICSID Case No. ARB/12/21)
Decision on the Proposal to Disqualify a Majority of the Tribunal (June 16, 2015) English (Original); Spanish (Original) - Fábrica de Vidrios Los Andes, C.A. and Owens-Illinois de Venezuela, C.A. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/12/21
the Tribunal consents to the resignation of arbitrator Alexis Mourre pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 8(2) and the Centre notifies the parties thereof on June 17, 2015 - Garanti Koza LLP v. Turkmenistan ICSID Case No. ARB/11/20
the Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction and merits in Washington, D.C. on June 8-12, 2015 - Garanti Koza LLP v. Turkmenistan ICSID Case No. ARB/11/20
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 11 concerning the organization of the hearing on the merits and jurisdiction on May 15, 2015 - Georg Gavrilovic and Gavrilovic d.o.o. v. Republic of Croatia ICSID Case No. ARB/12/39
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning production of documents on June 23, 2015 - Guardian Fiduciary Trust, Ltd, f/k/a Capital Conservator Savings & Loan, Ltd v. Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of ICSID Case No. ARB/12/31
each party files a submission on costs on June 17, 2015 - H&H Enterprises Investments, Inc. v. Arab Republic of Egypt ICSID Case No. ARB/09/15
the proceeding is stayed for non-payment of the required advances pursuant to ICSID Administrative and Financial Regulation 14(3)(d) and (e) on May 20, 2015 - Highbury International AVV, Compañía Minera de Bajo Caroní AVV, and Ramstein Trading Inc. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/14/10
the proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Brigitte Stern is rejected by the co-arbitrators. The proceeding is resumed pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 9(6) on June 9, 2015 - Hortensia Margarita Shortt v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/11/30
Concluded Order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding issued by the Secretary-General pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 45 on May 11, 2015. - Impresa Grassetto S. p. A., in liquidation v. Republic of Slovenia ICSID Case No. ARB/13/10
the Tribunal issues a decision on objections to jurisdiction on June 15, 2015 - InfraRed Environmental Infrastructure GP Limited and others v. Kingdom of Spain ICSID Case No. ARB/14/12
the Claimants file a memorial on the merits on May 21, 2015 - Interocean Oil Development Company and Interocean Oil Exploration Company v. Federal Republic of Nigeria ICSID Case No. ARB/13/20
the Claimants file a memorial on the merits on June 18, 2015 - Ioan Micula, Viorel Micula and others v. Romania ICSID Case No. ARB/14/29
the Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference on June 8, 2015 - Içkale Insaat Limited Sirketi v. Turkmenistan ICSID Case No. ARB/10/24
each party files a statement of costs on June 26, 2015 - Kiliç Insaat Ithalat Ihracat Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi v. Turkmenistan ICSID Case No. ARB/10/1
each party files a statement of costs on May 29, 2015 - Lao Holdings N.V. v. Lao People's Democratic Republic ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/6
the Tribunal decides on the admissibility of new evidence on May 13, 2015 - Lao Holdings N.V. v. Lao People's Democratic Republic ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/6
the Tribunal issues a decision on the merits on June 10, 2015 - Lieven J. van Riet, Chantal C. van Riet and Christopher van Riet v. Republic of Croatia ICSID Case No. ARB/13/12
the Claimants file a reply on the merits on May 11, 2015 - Longreef Investments A.V.V. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/11/5
on May 7, 2015, the Respondent files a response to the Claimant's observations of March 17, 2015 - Longreef Investments A.V.V. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/11/5
the Claimant files further observations on the Respondent's request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents on May 21, 2015 - Longreef Investments A.V.V. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/11/5
the Respondent files a rejoinder on the merits on June 19, 2015 - LSF-KEB Holdings SCA and others v. Republic of Korea ICSID Case No. ARB/12/37
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 11 concerning production of documents on May 12, 2015 - LSF-KEB Holdings SCA and others v. Republic of Korea ICSID Case No. ARB/12/37
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 13 concerning procedural matters on May 27, 2015 - LSF-KEB Holdings SCA and others v. Republic of Korea ICSID Case No. ARB/12/37
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 14 concerning procedural matters on June 18, 2015 - Lundin Tunisia B. V. v. Republic of Tunisia ICSID Case No. ARB/12/30
the Claimant withdraws its request for provisional measures on May 15, 2015 - Marco Gavazzi and Stefano Gavazzi v. Romania ICSID Case No. ARB/12/25
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning the procedural calendar on May 9, 2015 - Mercer International, Inc. v. Canada ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/3
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 8 concerning procedural matters on June 18, 2015 - MNSS B.V. and Recupero Credito Acciaio N.V. v. Montenegro ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/8
the Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction and the merits in Paris on June 1-10, 2015 - Mobil Exploration and Development Inc. Suc. Argentina and Mobil Argentina S.A. v. Argentine Republic ICSID Case No. ARB/04/16
each party files further observations on the proposal for disqualification on May 14, 2015 - Mobil Exploration and Development Inc. Suc. Argentina and Mobil Argentina S.A. v. Argentine Republic ICSID Case No. ARB/04/16
the proposal for disqualification of all the members of the Tribunal is declined by the Chairman of the Administrative Council. The proceeding is resumed pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 9(6) on June 4, 2015 - Muhammet Çap & Sehil Insaat Endustri ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti. v. Turkmenistan ICSID Case No. ARB/12/6
on May 11, 2015, the Respondent files a response to the Claimants' further observations of May 11, 2015 - Muhammet Çap & Sehil Insaat Endustri ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti. v. Turkmenistan ICSID Case No. ARB/12/6
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning the disclosure of information regarding payment of the arbitration costs on June 12, 2015 - NextEra Energy Global Holdings B.V. and NextEra Energy Spain Holdings B.V. v. Kingdom of Spain ICSID Case No. ARB/14/11
the Claimants file a memorial on the merits on May 22, 2015 - NextEra Energy Global Holdings B.V. and NextEra Energy Spain Holdings B.V. v. Kingdom of Spain ICSID Case No. ARB/14/11
the Tribunal holds a first session in Washington, D.C. on May 15, 2015 - Occidental Petroleum Corporation and Occidental Exploration and Production Company v. Republic of Ecuador ICSID Case No. ARB/06/11
each party files a statement of costs on June 8, 2015 - Orascom TMT Investments S.à r.l. v. People's Democratic Republic of Algeria ICSID Case No. ARB/12/35
as directed by the Tribunal, the Respondent produces new documents on June 15, 2015 - Orascom TMT Investments S.à r.l. v. People's Democratic Republic of Algeria ICSID Case No. ARB/12/35
the Tribunal holds a hearing on preliminary objections in Paris on May 26-30, 2015 - Orascom TMT Investments S.à r.l. v. People's Democratic Republic of Algeria ICSID Case No. ARB/12/35
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 9 concerning the organization of the hearing on May 15, 2015 - Ossama Al Sharif v. Arab Republic of Egypt ICSID Case No. ARB/13/3
Concluded Order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1) issued by the Tribunal on June 2, 2015. - Ossama Al Sharif v. Arab Republic of Egypt ICSID Case No. ARB/13/3
the parties file a request for the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1) on April 16, 2015 - Ossama Al Sharif v. Arab Republic of Egypt ICSID Case No. ARB/13/4
Concluded Order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1) issued on May 27, 2015. - Ossama Al Sharif v. Arab Republic of Egypt ICSID Case No. ARB/13/5
Concluded Order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1) issued by the Tribunal on June 3, 2015. - Ossama Al Sharif v. Arab Republic of Egypt ICSID Case No. ARB/13/5
the parties file a request for the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1) on April 16, 2015 - Pending (the Claimants file a memorial on the merits on June 2, 2015
the Claimants file a memorial on the merits on June 2, 2015 - Perenco Ecuador Limited v. Republic of Ecuador ICSID Case No. ARB/08/6
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 14 concerning the production of documents on June 12, 2015 - Philip Morris Brand Sàrl (Switzerland), Philip Morris Products S.A. (Switzerland) and Abal Hermanos S.A. (Uruguay) v. Oriental Republic of Uruguay ICSID Case No. ARB/10/7
on May 18, 2015, each party files observations on the non-disputing party's written submission of March 18, 2015 - Ping An Life Insurance Company of China, Limited and Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Limited v. Kingdom of Belgium (ICSID Case No. ARB/12/29)
Award of the Tribunal (April 30, 2015) English (Original) - Pluspetrol Perú Corporation and others v. Perupetro S.A. ICSID Case No. ARB/12/28
Concluded Award rendered by the Tribunal on May 21, 2015. - RENERGY S.à r.l. v. Kingdom of Spain ICSID Case No. ARB/14/18
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters on June 1, 2015 - Republic of Equatorial Guinea v. CMS Energy Corporation and others ICSID Case No. CONC(AF)/12/2
Concluded Report rendered by the Sole Arbitrator on May 12, 2015. - Republic of Equatorial Guinea v. CMS Energy Corporation and others ICSID Case No. CONC(AF)/12/2
Report rendered by the Sole Conciliator on May 12, 2015. - RREEF Infrastructure (G.P.) Limited and RREEF Pan-European Infrastructure Two Lux S.à r.l. v. Kingdom of Spain ICSID Case No. ARB/13/30
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning production of documents on June 19, 2015 - RSM Production Company v. Republic of Cameroon ICSID Case No. ARB/13/14
the proceeding is further suspended until November 5, 2015, pursuant to the parties' agreement on May 13, 2015 - RSM Production Company v. Republic of Cameroon ICSID Case No. ARB/13/14
the proceeding is suspended until November 5, 2015, pursuant to the parties' agreement on May 13, 2015 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Europe v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/12/13
each party files a reply post-hearing brief on May 22, 2015 - SAUR International v. Argentine Republic ICSID Case No. ARB/04/4
SAUR International files further observations on the Argentine Republic's request to continue the stay of enforcement of the award on May 20, 2015 - Société Civile Immobilière de Gaëta v. Republic of Guinea ICSID Case No. ARB/12/36
each party files a post-hearing brief on May 22, 2015 - Sodexo Pass International SAS v. Hungary ICSID Case No. ARB/14/20
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the place of proceedings on June 19, 2015 - Spence International Investments et al. v. Republic of Costa Rica ICSID Case No. UNCT/13/2
each party files a post-hearing brief on May 26, 2015 - Spentex Netherlands, B.V. v. Republic of Uzbekistan ICSID Case No. ARB/13/26
the Claimant files a reply on the merits on May 29, 2015 - Spentex Netherlands, B.V. v. Republic of Uzbekistan ICSID Case No. ARB/13/26
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 10 concerning production of documents and the procedural calendar on May 11, 2015 - Spentex Netherlands, B.V. v. Republic of Uzbekistan ICSID Case No. ARB/13/26
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 12 concerning production of documents on June 19, 2015 - Spentex Netherlands, B.V. v. Republic of Uzbekistan ICSID Case No. ARB/13/26
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 13 concerning the procedural calendar on June 24, 2015 - Stadtwerke München GmbH, RWE Innogy GmbH, and others v. Kingdom of Spain ICSID Case No. ARB/15/1
following appointment by the Respondent, Zachary Douglas (Australian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator on May 20, 2015 - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited v. Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited ICSID Case No. ARB/10/20
following exchanges between the parties, the Claimant files a request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents on June 29, 2015 - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited v. Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited ICSID Case No. ARB/10/20
on May 21, 2015, the Respondent files further observations on the Claimant's response of March 26, 2015 - Sudapet Company Limited v. Republic of South Sudan ICSID Case No. ARB/12/26
on May 15, 2015, the Respondent files observations on the Claimant's request of May 7, 2015 - Sudapet Company Limited v. Republic of South Sudan ICSID Case No. ARB/12/26
the Claimant files a request for the exclusion of evidence on May 7, 2015 - Sudapet Company Limited v. Republic of South Sudan ICSID Case No. ARB/12/26
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning the exclusion of evidence on May 21, 2015 - Tariq Bashir and SA Interpétrol Burundi v. Republic of Burundi (ICSID Case No. ARB/14/31)
Tribunal Constituted: June 1, 2015 - Telefónica S.A. v. United Mexican States ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/4
the Claimant introduces new evidence on May 21, 2015 - Telefónica S.A. v. United Mexican States ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/4
the Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of new evidence on June 18, 2015 - Telefónica S.A. v. United Mexican States ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/4
the Tribunal issues a decision concerning procedural matters on May 14, 2015 - Telefónica S.A. v. United Mexican States ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/4
the Tribunal issues a decision concerning the admissibility of new evidence on May 14, 2015 - The Renco Group, Inc. v. Republic of Peru ICSID Case No. UNCT/13/1
on June 20, 2015, the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning the Claimant's request of June 10, 2015 - The Renco Group, Inc. v. Republic of Peru ICSID Case No. UNCT/13/1
Renco's Opposition to Peru's 10.20(4) Objection (April 17, 2015 English (Original) - The Renco Group, Inc. v. Republic of Peru ICSID Case No. UNCT/13/1
Respondent's Preliminary Objection under Article 10.20.4 - The Renco Group, Inc. v. Republic of Peru ICSID Case No. UNCT/13/1
Tribunal's Decision regarding Respondent's Request for Relief (June 2, 2015 English (Original) - Total E&P Uganda BV v. Republic of Uganda ICSID Case No. ARB/15/11
following appointment by the Claimant, V.V. Veeder (British) accepts his appointment as arbitrator on June 8, 2015 - Total S.A. v. Argentine Republic ICSID Case No. ARB/04/1
the ad hoc Committee issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the admissibility of new evidence on May 12, 2015 - Transban Investments Corp. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/12/24
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning the procedural calendar on June 19, 2015 - Tulip Real Estate and Development Netherlands B.V. v. Republic of Turkey ICSID Case No. ARB/11/28
the ad hoc Committee holds a hearing on annulment in Paris on June 15-16, 2015 - Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Ltd and Tullow Uganda Limited v. Republic of Uganda ICSID Case No. ARB/13/25
the parties file a request for the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1) on June 19, 2015 - Tullow Uganda Operations PTY LTD v. Republic of Uganda ICSID Case No. ARB/12/34
the suspension of the proceeding is further extended until December 19, 2015, pursuant to the parties' agreement on June 17, 2015 - UAB E energija (Lithuania) v. Republic of Latvia ICSID Case No. ARB/12/33
each party files a post-hearing brief on March 20, 2015 - United Utilities (Tallinn) B.V. and Aktsiaselts Tallinna Vesi v. Republic of Estonia ICSID Case No. ARB/14/24
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the Respondent's request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question on June 17, 2015 - United Utilities Tallinn BV and Aktsiaselts Tallinna Vesi v Estonia - ICSID Case No. ARB/14/24
Procedural Order No 2 - 17 June 2015 - United Utilities Tallinn BV and Aktsiaselts Tallinna Vesi v Estonia ICSID Case No. ARB/14/24
Amended Procedural Order No. 1 (June 19, 2015) English (Original) - Utsch M.O.V.E.R.S. International GmbH, Erich Utsch Aktiengesellschaft, and Mr. Helmut Jungbluth v. Arab Republic of Egypt ICSID Case No. ARB/13/37
the suspension of the proceeding is further extended until August 2, 2015, pursuant to the parties' agreement on June 2, 2015 - Valle Verde Sociedad Financiera S.L. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/12/18
the proceeding is resumed following payment of the required advances on May 27, 2015 - Valle Verde Sociedad Financiera S.L. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/12/18
the Secretary-General moves that the Tribunal discontinue the proceeding for lack of payment of the required advances, pursuant to ICSID Administrative and Financial Regulation 14(3)(d) on May 11, 2015 - Valle Verde Sociedad Financiera S.L. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/12/18
the Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning procedural matters on June 11, 2015 - Venezuela Holdings B.V. and others v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/07/27
Decision on revision issued by the Tribunal on June 12, 2015. - Venezuela Holdings B.V. and others v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/07/27
the Tribunal declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rules 53 and 38(1) on May 14, 2015 - Vestey Group Ltd v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ICSID Case No. ARB/06/4
each party files a post-hearing brief on May 8, 2015 - Vladislav Kim and others v. Republic of Uzbekistan ICSID Case No. ARB/13/6
the Claimants file a rejoinder on preliminary objections on May 19, 2015 - WalAm Energy Inc. v. Republic of Kenya ICSID Case No. ARB/15/7
following appointment by the Respondent, James Spigelman (Australian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator as arbitrator on June 15, 2015 - Zelena N.V. and Energo-Zelena d.o.o Indija v. Republic of Serbia ICSID Case No. ARB/14/27
the Claimants file a memorial on the merits on June 15, 2015
Events
2024
April 2024
- CIArb Virtual Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration (Booking deadline: 31 January 2024)
With maritime arbitrations on the rise, build your knowledge now! The scale, diverse range and complexity of maritime arbitrations coupled with an increase in arbitral systems means that it is essential to have the right knowledge and skills to navigate this field. Ciarb’s highly popular Virtual Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration will provide you with this and more! Join international dispute resolution specialist George Lambrou FCIArb for this Diploma, delivered virtually from 3 April 2024 to 26 June 2024, on Wednesdays for two and a half hours.
3 April 2024 - 26 June 2024. Online,
More information is available at the organisers website
May 2024
- Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW)
South Asia's premiere legal conference for 'reviewing, reflecting and reviving' the landscape for dispute resolution. The conference is organized annually in Pakistan by international construction law firm MK Consultus. Bringing together international dispute resolution experts, government representatives, serving members of Pakistan's judiciary, Legal 500 firms, international ADR Centres and global masters of the trade in South Asia's emerging economic corridor, PIDW has revitalized the ADR sector in Pakistan, contributing significantly to the discourse regarding reform.
11 May 2024 - 12 May 2024. Karachi, Pakistan,
More information is available at the organisers website - 4th Edition Executive Course on International Arbitration - King's College London (Application deadline: 03 May 2024)
[Application deadline: 03 May 2024] Join leading global arbitration experts for King’s College London’s Executive Course on International Arbitration, online, starting on 17 May 2024. Develop your skills and grow your network with this CPD accredited course. Learn the key elements of practice, from drafting effective arbitation agreements to enforcing arbitral awards around the globe.
17 May 2024 - 21 June 2024. Online; Fridays (11:30 - 15:00 BST) over 6 weeks,
More information is available at the organisers website - Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions - 7th edition
International Conference for Promoting Arbitration - The biggest M&A conference in the region, a truly unique event. Who should attend: * Arbitrators; * Attorneys; * In-house counsel; * M&A legal and business advisors. More information about the program and topics to be announced, in the meantime, visit the conference website to see the archives of the 6th (2022) and 5th (2019) editions of the conference.
23 May 2024 - 24 May 2024. Warsaw, Poland,
More information is available at the organisers website - International Arbitration Summer Institute - Center on International Commercial Arbitration (AU WCL)
Taught by leading practitioners and arbitrators from around the world, the International Arbitration Summer Institute is an intense three-week certificate program that addresses foundational and practical aspects of international commercial arbitration. Networking activities such as special lectures, coffee hours, luncheons, and site visits to D.C. law firms and institutions provide participants with ample opportunities to network beyond the classroom setting. This Summer Institute is one of the annual events hosted by the Center on Int'l Commercial Arbitration. The Center is directed by Horacio A. Grigera Naón, a renowned independent international arbitrator and former secretary general of the Int'l Court of Arbitration of the Int'l Chamber of Commerce. The rest of the faculty of this Summer Institute is also very prominent. Participants may opt to stay in the American University dormitory at Cassell Hall.
28 May 2024 - 13 June 2024. Washington, D.C.,
More information is available at the organisers website
June 2024
- Baltic Arbitration Days (13th edition)
The Baltic Arbitration Days is an international forum for arbitration practitioners and academics, which takes place every June in Riga and Jurmala. During two days of lectures and social functions, we discuss current issues of international commercial and investment arbitration. While Central- and Eastern Europe remains the focus of the conference, different guest countries or regions are designated each year, hosting speakers and participants from around the world. Topics: * Investigations & Enforcement; * Investment Arbitration Update; * Climate & Energy & Construction Arbitration; * Legaltech & IT in Arbitration.
2 June 2024 - 3 June 2024. Riga and Jurmala,
More information is available at the organisers website - CanArbWeek 2024
TOPICS: * ADRIC - Awards: Law and Practice; * SIAC - Demystifying the Scrutiny Process; * CPR Canada - In-House Counsel Wishlist: Dispute Boards; * CIArb Canada - Debate Series: Vavilov, Value, Venue; * Ciarb Canada Award for Distinguished Service; * ICC Canada - Navigating the Grey: Conflicts of Interest; * VanIAC - Ask us Anything: from Appointment to PO1; * WCCAS - Arbitrating Your Way to a Speedier Trial; * ICDR Canada - Debate on Proposed Rules Changes; * YCAP - Costs Report: DOs and DON’Ts in Cost Awards; * TCAS - Exploring the Psychology of Arbitration; * and more... Gala Welcome Reception (2 June 2024); Early Bird Tickets Until 1 May 2024.
3 June 2024 - 4 June 2024. Toronto, Canada,
More information is available at the organisers website - Critical Developments in International Arbitration - 5th edition of the Bucharest Arbitration Days
The theme of the BArD 2024 brings to our attention the recurrent concern with the legitimacy of international arbitration, as a suitable dispute resolution mechanism for commercial disputes. The 2021 Queen Mary University of London and White & Case Survey has highlighted the evolving nature of international arbitration, adapting to the challenges posed, among others by diversity, technology, environmental considerations and information security. BArD 2024 will discuss ethics and conflicts in int'l arbitration; the evolving relationship between arbitration and courts; the diversity in arbitration from the perspective of diversity of seats and arbitration institutions; the ongoing discussion on evidence and the impact of technology on it. With a focus on disputes involving foreign investments, BArD 2024 will tackle the critical issue of the regulatory space of States, in particular in the context of the transition to a clean energy and int'l commitments on climate change.
6 June 2024 - 7 June 2024. Bucharest, Romania; Virtual,
More information is available at the organisers website - I Investment Forum
This event aims to bring together key stakeholders (government officials, business leaders, legal professionals, and foreign investors) on a single platform to highlight significant legal aspects influencing business and investments in Ukraine. It includes an in-depth analysis of Ukraine's investment climate, dispelling common myths about conducting business in our country, preparing Ukrainian businesses for European Union integration, and focusing on recent legal improvements in sectors such as agriculture, extractive industries, energy, and defense. Identifying existing legal issues and presenting practical solutions is also a key focus.
6 June 2024 - 7 June 2024. Kyiv, Ukraine; Online (Zoom),
More information is available at the organisers website - Arbitration and State: A Complex Symbiosis - XVIII International Congres CEIA
Topics: * Presentation of the Report on the Inclusion of Disability in Arbitration (CEIA - CINDA); * The work of UNCITRAL Group III; * State and anti-process measures in arbitration; * State responsability for the denial of recognition and execution of arbitration agreements and awards; * The State as a police against corruption in arbitration; * LATAM 360°: Administrative activity as the object of the arbitration disputes; * Arbitration as a mechanism for resolving conflicts between States; * The cases of the year: procedural situations when the State is a party. The conference will have Spanish-English simultaneous translation.
9 June 2024 - 11 June 2024. Madrid, Spain,
More information is available at the organisers website - Italian Arbitration Day: The Geography of International Arbitration
The Italian Association for Arbitration and the Milan Chamber of Arbitration, with the support of several national and international organizations, join forces to organize the third Italian Arbitration Day ("IAD"). The IAD will explore the geography of arbitration, navigating the routes of international arbitration, exploring methods and characters of its actors. Stellar international practitioners will discuss the ever-changing map of international arbitration. Participants will be able to contribute ideas, experiences and anecdotes. PROGRAM: * KEYNOTE SPEECH: Lucio Caracciolo - Arbitration and Geopolitics: A Way to De-escalate International Crises? * Panel I - Quo Vadis International Arbitration? Of Parties, Arbitrators and Arbitral Institutions + Reverse Debate * A View from Our Partners: Unidroit * Panel II - International Conflicts and Economic Sanctions: What Role for International Arbitration? + Reverse Debate
13 June 2024. Rome, Italy,
More information is available at the organisers website - Arbitration Academy 2024
Applications for the 2024 session of the International Academy for Arbitration Law will be opened soon. The Arbitration Academy is designed to provide advanced courses in arbitration law to students, government officials and practitioners who have already a general knowledge of arbitration law. The Academy provides advanced Summer Courses in Paris to students and young practitioners interested in international arbitration. The Curriculum is conceived by international arbitration academics and practitioners to cover all aspects of international arbitration, and the Courses are taught by the most renowned experts in the fields of international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. A great opportunity to attend high-level courses and seminars on International Arbitration, and to learn from world-renowned professors and practitioners - don't miss out!
17 June 2024 - 4 July 2024. Paris, France,
More information is available at the organisers website or contact - El arbitraje internacional en materia de construcción (AU WCL)
El arbitraje comercial internacional constituye el mecanismo preferido para la solución de disputas en el mundo de los negocios. Un área en que el arbitraje internacional tiene frecuente aplicación es en disputas que emergen de proyectos de construcción. En América Latina el arbitraje de construcción también ha comenzado a ser muy relevante. Esta evolución ha generado una extensa demanda de profesionales altamente formados y especializados en esta materia. Por esto el Centro de Arbitraje Comercial Internacional de la AUWCL trabaja junto con la Comisión Interamericana de Arbitraje Comercial (CIAC) para ofrecer este Seminario Práctico en arbitraje de construcción en junio y julio de 2024. Este Seminario Práctico permite experimentar el desarrollo de un proceso arbitral en materia de construcción desde los inicios de la disputa y su tratamiento por la junta de resolución de disputas, pasando por la notificación de arbitraje, la práctica de la prueba, hasta la adopción del laudo. ...
17 June 2024 - 12 July 2024. Washington, D.C.,
More information is available at the organisers website - London Summer Arbitration School (Application deadline 20 April 2024)
The London Summer Arbitration School will feature an interactive five-day programme introducing participants not only to commercial arbitration, but also to less well-known types of arbitration such as maritime, construction and commodities arbitration. The participants will also engage in discussion of related career and business development opportunities with practitioners and representatives of institutions. Topics: * ad hoc arbitration; * maritime arbitration; * construction arbitration; * commodities arbitration; * commercial arbitration; * ethics in international arbitration; * banking & finance arbitration; * climate change arbitration; * outer space arbitration; * investor-state arbitration; * relationship between arbitral tribunals and domestic courts. It will also be possible to attend the school in the online format. Registration deadline: 20 April 2024.
17 June 2024 - 21 June 2024. Online; London, United Kingdom,
More information is available at the organisers website
July 2024
- Brunel Law School Summer Program on International Arbitration
This Programme will cover "International Commercial Arbitration" (ICA) and "Investment Treaty Arbitration" (ITA) and will include esteemed arbitration scholars and practitioners such as Professor Kaj Hobér, Dr Kabir Duggal, Sir Bernard Rix, Dr Ylli Dautaj and others. ICA is essentially a private resolution forum between private parties (or States acting in a private capacity, jure gestionis), where the subject-matter of the dispute often stems from a "commercial" contract or undertaking of some sort. When studying ICA, we will largely focus on the process of arbitration and not on the subject matter. ITA, on the other hand, is a form of arbitration between foreign investors and host States regarding foreign direct investment (FDI). The subject-matter is arbitrated under public international law, more specifically international investment law. 10% early bird discount if booked by 30th April 2024.
8 July 2024 - 13 July 2024. London, UK,
More information is available at the organisers website - Brunel Law School Summer Program on International Arbitration
This Programme will cover "Int'l Commercial Arbitration" (ICA) and "Investment Treaty Arbitration" (ITA) and will include esteemed arbitration scholars and practitioners such as Professor Kaj Hobér, Dr Kabir Duggal, Sir Bernard Rix, Dr Ylli Dautaj and others.ICA is essentially a private resolution forum between private parties (or States acting in a private capacity, jure gestionis), where the subject-matter of the dispute often stems from a "commercial" contract or undertaking of some sort. When studying ICA, we will largely focus on the process of arbitration and not on the subject matter. ITA, on the other hand, is a form of arbitration between foreign investors and host States regarding foreign direct investment (FDI). The subject-matter is arbitrated under public int'l law, more specifically international investment law. Int'l investment law is a sub-specie of int'l economic law. Upon conclusion of the Summer Programme, all participants shall receive a Certificate of Attendance.
8 July 2024 - 13 July 2024. London, UK,
More information is available at the organisers website
October 2024
- International Law Weekend 2024 - Powerless law or law for the powerless? (Call for Panel Proposals deadline 15 April 2024)
International law faces an existential threat as history unfolds at unprecedented speed worldwide. Indeed, international law and international institutions at times appear incapable of protecting vulnerable persons against war, disease, hunger, exploitation, climate change, and other human and natural catastrophes. Some people-both individually and collectively-are openly eschewing legal values and frameworks in order to pursue results through other means, including dangerous and destabilizing ones. Is international law, in fact, powerless or does it remain a source of power that vulnerable persons can utilize to protect and advance their rights and interests? This year's ILW is focused on engaged, interactive, and inclusive discussions about how international law can transcend perceptions and misperceptions of its powerlessness and fulfill its aspirations of balancing power through principles of justice, equality, and dignity. Call for Panel Proposals deadline 15 April 2024.
24 October 2024 - 26 October 2024. New York City, USA,
More information is available at the organisers website
Note: a list of prior events can be found here.
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