Case Details
Cementos La Union S.A. and Aridos Jativa S.L.U v. Arab Republic of Egypt (ICSID Case No. ARB/13/29)
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Cement production enterprise
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Construction
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BIT Egypt, Arab Republic of - Spain 1992
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ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules
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Cementos La Union S.A. (Spanish), Aridos Jativa S.L.U. (Spanish)
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Arab Republic of Egypt (Egyptian)
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November 22, 2013
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November 6, 2014
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Christer SÖDERLUND (Swedish) - Appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council
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Charles N. BROWER (U.S.) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Philippe SANDS (British, French, Mauritian) - Appointed by the Respondent(s) -
Youssef & Partners Attorneys, Giza, Egypt
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Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority, Giza, Egypt
Bredin Prat, Paris, France -
English
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Concluded
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October 30, 2020 - The Tribunal renders its award; attached to the award is a concurring and dissenting opinion by arbitrator Charles N. Brower.
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Claimant(s)
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March 5, 2021 (Claimant(s))
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March 26, 2021
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Mónica PINTO (Argentine)
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Youssef & Partners Attorneys, Giza, Egypt
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Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority, Giza, Egypt
Bredin Prat, Paris, France -
English
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Concluded
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July 31, 2023 - The ad hoc Committee issues its decision on annulment.
(a) Original Proceeding
Composition of Tribunal
Party Representatives
(b) Annulment Proceeding
Composition of ad hoc Committee (Appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council)
Party Representatives
(a) Original Proceeding
Published Decisions
Award and Separate Opinion
Available on the ICSID Website
Award and Separate Opinion (October 30, 2020) English (Original)
(b) Annulment Proceeding
Published Decisions
Decision on Annulment
Available on the ICSID Website
Decision on Annulment (July 31, 2023) English (Original)
(a) Original Proceeding
Date | Development |
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November 22, 2013 | The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings. |
January 30, 2014 | Following appointment by the Claimants, Charles N. Brower (U.S.) accepts his appointment as arbitrator. |
March 10, 2014 | Following appointment by the Respondent, Philippe Sands (British/French) accepts his appointment as arbitrator. |
November 6, 2014 | Following appointment by the Chairman of the Administrative Council, Christer Söderlund, (Swedish) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator. |
November 6, 2014 | The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(b) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Christer Söderlund (Swedish), President, appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council in accordance with Article 38 of the ICSID Convention; Charles N. Brower (U.S.), appointed by the Claimants; and Philippe Sands (British/French), appointed by the Respondent. |
January 26, 2015 | The Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference. |
February 16, 2015 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters. |
August 14, 2015 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the suspension of the proceeding. The proceeding is suspended until October 2, 2015, pursuant to the parties’ agreement. |
October 13, 2015 | The proceeding is resumed. |
November 17, 2015 | The Claimants file a memorial on the merits. |
November 24, 2015 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning the procedural calendar. |
May 19, 2016 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning the procedural calendar. |
June 27, 2016 | The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits. |
July 25, 2016 | Each party files a request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents. |
August 18, 2016 | Each Party files observations on the other party’s request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents. |
August 30, 2016 | Each Party files a response to the other party’s observations of August 18, 2016. |
October 12, 2016 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning the parties’ requests for production of documents. |
August 3, 2017 | The Claimant files a reply on the merits. |
July 30, 2018 | The Respondent files a rejoinder on the merits. |
October 25, 2018 | The Claimants file a rejoinder on jurisdiction. |
March 6, 2019 | The President holds a pre-hearing organizational meeting with the parties by telephone conference. |
March 11, 2019 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning the organization of the hearing. |
April 6, 2019 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 7 concerning procedural matters. |
April 8, 2019 - April 10, 2019 | The Tribunal holds a hearing on the merits in Paris. |
April 13, 2019 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 8 concerning procedural matters. |
July 11, 2019 | Each party files a post-hearing brief. |
July 31, 2019 | Each party files a statement of costs. |
June 10, 2020 | The Tribunal declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 38(1). |
October 30, 2020 | The Tribunal renders its award; attached to the award is a concurring and dissenting opinion by arbitrator Charles N. Brower. |
(b) Annulment Proceeding
Date | Development |
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March 5, 2021 | The Secretary-General registers an application for partial annulment of the award filed by Cementos La Union S.A. and Aridos Jativa S.L.U. |
March 26, 2021 | The ad hoc Committee is constituted in accordance with Article 52(3) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Mónica Pinto (Argentine), President; Wendy J. Miles (New Zealand); and Carita Wallgren-Lindholm (Finnish); all members appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council. |
May 20, 2021 | The ad hoc Committee holds a first session by video conference. |
May 28, 2021 | The ad hoc Committee issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters. |
September 20, 2021 | Cementos La Union S.A. and Aridos Jativa S.L.U. file a memorial on annulment. |
January 20, 2022 | The Arab Republic of Egypt files a counter-memorial on annulment. |
April 20, 2022 | Cementos La Union S.A. and Aridos Jativa S.L.U. file a reply on annulment. |
July 20, 2022 | The Arab Republic of Egypt files a rejoinder on annulment. |
September 12, 2022 | The ad hoc Committee holds a pre-hearing organizational meeting with the parties by video conference. |
September 21, 2022 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the organization of the hearing. |
October 19, 2022 | The ad hoc Committee holds a hearing on annulment in London. |
November 9, 2022 | Each party files a submission on costs. |
June 23, 2023 | The Tribunal declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rules 53 and 38(1). |
July 31, 2023 | The ad hoc Committee issues its decision on annulment. |