Case Details

M. Meerapfel Söhne AG v. Central African Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/10)

Subject of Dispute:

Tobacco industry
Economic Sector:

Other Industry
Instrument(s) Invoked:

Contract
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

M. Meerapfel Söhne AG (Swiss)
Respondent(s):

Central African Republic (Central African)
Date Registered:

April 25, 2007
Date of Constitution of Tribunal:

December 17, 2007

Composition of Tribunal

President:

Azzedine KETTANI (Moroccan) - Appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council
Arbitrators:

François TKINT (Belgian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Marie-Madeleine MBORANTSUO (Gabonese) - Appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Cabinet Caluwé & Horsmans, Brussels, Belgium
Respondent(s):

Cabinet Bizon Ingénierie Juridique, Bangui, Central African Republic
Maîtres Jacques Vergès and Corinne Blanc, Bangui, Central African Republic
Language(s) of Proceeding:

French
Status of Proceeding:

Concluded
Outcome of Proceeding:

May 12, 2011 - The Tribunal renders its award.

(a) Original Proceeding

Published Decisions

Excerpts of Award in French

Available on the ICSID Website

Excerpts of Award in French (May 12, 2011) French (Original)

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
April 25, 2007	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
December 17, 2007	The Tribunal is constituted. Its members are: Azzedine Kettani (Moroccan), President; François T’Kint (Belgian); and Marie-Madeleine Mborantsuo (Gabonese).
February 14, 2008	The Tribunal holds a first session in Paris.
June 28, 2008	The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.
December 5, 2008	The Respondent requests an extension to file the counter-memorial.
December 11, 2008	The Tribunal grants the Respondent's request for the extension to file the counter-memorial.
January 19, 2009	The Respondent files objections to jurisdiction and a counter-memorial on the merits.
March 27, 2009	The Claimant files a counter-memorial on jurisdiction and a reply on the merits.
July 9, 2009	The Respondent files a reply on jurisdiction and a rejoinder on the merits.
August 2, 2009	The Claimant files a rejoinder on jurisdiction.
November 10, 2009 - November 12, 2009	The Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction in Paris.
February 12, 2010	The Claimant files post-hearing briefs.
February 13, 2010	The Respondent files post-hearing briefs.
September 15, 2010	The parties file statements of costs.
January 12, 2011	The Tribunal declares the proceeding closed.
May 12, 2011	The Tribunal renders its award.