The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.

Following appointment by the Respondents, Brigitte Stern (French) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by the Claimant, Jan Paulsson (Swedish, French) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by the Secretary-General pursuant to the parties’ agreement, Wendy Miles (New Zealand) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.

The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention.  Its members are: Wendy Miles (New Zealand), President, appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to the parties’ agreement; Jan Paulsson (Swedish/French), appointed by the Claimant; and Brigitte Stern (French), appointed by the Respondents.

The Respondents file a proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Jan Paulsson. The proceeding is suspended in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 9(6).

The Claimant 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 Respondents file observations on the proposal for disqualification.

The Claimant files further observations on the proposal for disqualification.

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

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

Following the resignation of arbitrator Jan Paulsson, Peter Rees (British) accepts his appointment as arbitrator, appointed by the Claimant in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 11(1). 

The Tribunal is reconstituted.  Its members are: Wendy Miles (New Zealand), President, appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to the parties’ agreement; Peter Rees (British), appointed by the Claimant in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 11(1); and Brigitte Stern (French), appointed by the Respondents. The proceeding is resumed pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 12. 

The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference. 

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

The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.

The Respondents file a counter-memorial on the merits.

The parties file a joint request for the Tribunal to issue a procedural order on confidentiality.

Each party files a request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning confidentiality. 

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning production of documents.

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

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

The Claimant files a reply on the merits.

The Respondents file a rejoinder on the merits.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning the procedural calendar.

The Claimant files a rejoinder on jurisdiction.

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

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 7 concerning the organization of the hearing.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 8 concerning the organization of the hearing.

The Respondents file a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of new evidence.

The Claimant files observations on the Respondents’ request of November 27, 2023.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 9 concerning the admissibility of new evidence.

The Tribunal holds a hearing on the merits in Washington, D.C.

Each party files a statement of costs.