Case Details

Ossama Al Sharif v. Arab Republic of Egypt (ICSID Case No. ARB/13/5)

Proceeding Materials Procedural Details

  • Bulk liquids terminal project
  • Transportation
  • BIT Egypt, Arab Republic of - Jordan 1996
  • ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

    (a) Original Proceeding

    • Ossama Al Sharif (Jordanian)
    • Arab Republic of Egypt (Egyptian)
    • March 13, 2013
    • September 3, 2013

      Composition of Tribunal

    • Cecil W.M. ABRAHAM (Malaysian) - Appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council
    • Stephen M. SCHWEBEL (U.S.) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
      Philippe SANDS (British, French, Mauritian) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

      Party Representatives

    • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A. and London, U.K.
    • Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority, Cairo, Egypt
      Eversheds, Paris, France
    • English
    • Concluded
    • June 3, 2015 - The Tribunal issues an order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1).

(a) Original Proceeding

Date Development
March 13, 2013 The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
May 17, 2013 Following appointment by the Claimant, Stephen M. Schwebel (U.S.) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
June 11, 2013 Following appointment by the Respondent, Philippe Sands (British/French) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
July 17, 2013 The Claimant files a request for the Chairman of the Administrative Council to appoint the arbitrator not yet appointed pursuant to Article 38 of the ICSID Convention.
September 2, 2013 Following appointment by the Chairman of the Administrative Council, Cecil Abraham (Malaysian) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.
September 3, 2013 The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Cecil Abraham (Malaysian), President, appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council in accordance with Article 38 of the ICSID Convention; Stephen Schwebel (U.S.), appointed by the Claimant; and Philippe Sands (British/French), appointed by the Respondent.
October 31, 2013 The Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference.
November 7, 2013 The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.
January 31, 2014 The Claimant files a memorial on jurisdiction and the merits.
April 29, 2014 The proceeding is suspended until May 27, 2014, pursuant to the parties’ agreement.
May 29, 2014 The suspension of the proceeding is extended until June 27, 2014, pursuant to the parties' agreement.
July 3, 2014 The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until August 1, 2014, pursuant to the parties' agreement.
August 4, 2014 The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until September 1, 2014, pursuant to the parties' agreement.
September 2, 2014 The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until October 1, 2014, pursuant to the parties' agreement.
October 3, 2014 The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until November 3, 2014, pursuant to the parties’ agreement.
November 24, 2014 The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until December 22, 2014, pursuant to the parties’ agreement.
January 1, 2015 The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until February 2, 2015, pursuant to the parties’ agreement.
January 27, 2015 The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until March 16, 2015, pursuant to the parties’ agreement.
March 10, 2015 The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until April 9, 2015, pursuant to the parties’ agreement.
April 16, 2015 The parties file a request for the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1).
June 3, 2015 The Tribunal issues an order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1).