Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler (Swiss) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.

The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention.  Its members are: Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler (Swiss), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; John Y. Gotanda (U.S.), appointed by the Claimants; and Donald M. McRae (Canadian/New Zealand), appointed by the Respondents.

Following the resignation of Donald McRae, the Secretary-General notifies the parties of the vacancy on the Tribunal and the proceeding is suspended pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 10(2).

The Tribunal consents to the resignation of arbitrator Donald McRae pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 8(2) and the Secretary-General notifies the parties thereof.

Following the resignation of arbitrator Donald McRae, Brigitte Stern (French) accepts her appointment as arbitrator, appointed by the Respondent in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 11(1).

The Tribunal is reconstituted. Its members are Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler (Swiss), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; John Y. Gotanda (U.S.), appointed by Claimants; and Brigitte Stern (French), appointed by Respondent. The proceeding is resumed pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 12.”

The Claimants file a proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Brigitte Stern. The proceeding is suspended in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 9(6).

The Respondent files observations on the proposal for disqualification.

The arbitrator furnishes explanations regarding the proposal for disqualification in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 9(3).

The Claimants file a response to the Respondent’s observations of February 26, 2018.

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).

The Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning procedural calendar.

The Claimants file a memorial on the merits.

A non-disputing party files an application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

Each party files observations on the non-disputing party’s application.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning the non-disputing party’s application for file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning procedural matters.

The non-disputing party files a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning the procedural calendar.

The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits.

Non-disputing parties file an application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

Each party files observations on the non-disputing parties’ application.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning production of documents.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 7 concerning the non-disputing parties’ application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

The non-disputing parties file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 8 concerning production of documents.

The Claimants file a reply on the merits.

The Respondent files its rejoinder on the merits.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 9 concerning the procedural calendar.

The Claimants file a rejoinder on jurisdiction.

The Tribunal holds a pre-hearing organizational meeting with the parties by video conference.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 10 concerning the organization of the hearing.

The Tribunal holds a hearing on the merits in Paris.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 11 concerning procedural matters.

Each party files a post-hearing brief.

Each party files a statement of costs. 

The Tribunal declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 38(1).

The Tribunal renders its award.