Case Details

IJM Corporation Berhad v. Argentine Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/52)

Subject of Dispute:

Toll Concession
Economic Sector:

Transportation
Instrument(s) Invoked:

BIT Argentina - Malaysia 1994
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

IJM Corporation Berhad (Malaysian)
Respondent(s):

Argentine Republic (Argentine)
Date Registered:

December 11, 2023
Date of Constitution of Tribunal:

May 6, 2024

Composition of Tribunal

President:

Sabina SACCO (Chilean, Italian, Salvadoran) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Eduardo ZULETA (Colombian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Jose Emilio NUNES PINTO (Brazilian) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Respondent(s):

Procuración del Tesoro de la Nación, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

June 19, 2024 - The Tribunal holds a first session with the parties by video conference.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
December 11, 2023	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
January 26, 2024	Following appointment by the Claimant, Eduardo Zuleta (Colombian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
April 3, 2024	Following appointment by the Respondent, José Emilio Nunes Pinto (Brazilian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
May 6, 2024	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Sabina Sacco (Italian/Chilean/Salvadoran) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.
May 6, 2024	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Sabina Sacco (Chilean/Italian/Salvadoran), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Eduardo Zuleta (Colombian), appointed by Claimant; and José Emilio Nunes Pinto (Brazilian), appointed by Respondent.
June 19, 2024	The Tribunal holds a first session with the parties by video conference.