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

Following appointment by the Claimants, Judith Gill (British) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by the Respondent, Maria Chiara Malaguti (Italian) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Veijo Heiskanen (Finnish) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.

The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention.  Its members are: Veijo Heiskanen (Finnish), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Judith Gill (British), appointed by the Claimants; and Maria Chiara Malaguti (Italian), appointed by the Respondent.

The Respondent files preliminary objections pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 41(5).

The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.

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

The Claimants file observations on the Respondent’s preliminary objections pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 41(5).

The Respondent files a reply on preliminary objections pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 41(5).

The Claimants file a rejoinder on preliminary objections pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 41(5).

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

The Tribunal issues a decision on the Respondent’s preliminary objections pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 41(5).

The Claimants file a memorial on jurisdiction and 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 to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

A non-disputing party files a request to alter the Tribunal’s Procedural Order No. 3 dated January 12, 2021.

Each party files observations on the non-disputing party’s request of January 18, 2021.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning the non-disputing party’s request of January 18, 2021.

The Respondent files a memorial on jurisdiction and a request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question.

The Claimants file observations on the request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning the Respondent’s request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question; as a result, the objections to jurisdiction are joined to the merits of the dispute.

The Respondent files a counter-memorial on jurisdiction and the merits.

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

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 7 concerning production of documents.

The Claimants file a reply on the merits and a counter-memorial on jurisdiction.

The Respondent files a rejoinder on the merits and a reply on jurisdiction.

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. 8 concerning the organization of the hearing.

The Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction and the merits in London.

The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of new evidence.

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

Each party files a post-hearing brief.

The Respondent files observations on the Claimants’ request of January 20, 2023.

The Tribunal decides on the admissibility of new evidence.

Each party files a reply post-hearing brief.

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

The Respondent files observations on the Claimants’ request of March 17, 2023.

The Tribunal decides on the Claimants’ request of March 17, 2023.

Each party files a statement of costs.

The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of new evidence.

The Claimants file observations on the Respondent’s request of April 28, 2023.

Each party files a reply statement of costs.

The Tribunal decides on the Respondent’s request of April 19, 2023.

The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of new evidence.

The Claimants file observations on the Respondent’s request of May 22, 2023.

The Tribunal decides on the Respondent’s request of May 22, 2023.

The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of new evidence.

The Claimants file observations on the Respondent’s request of September 13, 2023.

The Tribunal decides on the Respondent’s request of September 20, 2023.

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

The Tribunal renders its award; attached to the award is a partial dissenting opinion by arbitrator Maria Chiara Malaguti.

The Secretary-General registers a request for rectification of the award filed by the Federal Republic of Germany.

Strabag SE, Erste Nordsee-Offshore Holding GmbH and Zweite Nordsee-Offshore Holding GmbH file observations on the Federal Republic of Germany’s request for rectification.

The Federal Republic of Germany files a response to Strabag SE, Erste Nordsee-Offshore Holding GmbH and Zweite Nordsee-Offshore Holding GmbH’s observations of February 14, 2025.

Strabag SE, Erste Nordsee-Offshore Holding GmbH and Zweite Nordsee-Offshore Holding GmbH file further observations on the Federal Republic of Germany’s request for rectification.

The Tribunal issues a decision concerning the stay of enforcement of the award.

Each party files a statement of costs.

The Tribunal declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rules 38(1), 46 and 49(4).

The Tribunal issues a decision on the rectification of the award.

The Acting Secretary-General registers an application for annulment of the award filed by the Federal Republic of Germany and notifies the parties of the provisional stay of enforcement of the award.

The ad hoc Committee is constituted in accordance with Article 52(3) of the ICSID Convention.  Its members are: Penelope Ridings (New Zealand), President; Makhdoom Ali Khan (Pakistani); and Judith Levine (Australian/Irish); all members appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council.

The ad hoc Committee holds a first session by video conference.

The ad hoc Committee issues Procedural Order No.1 concerning procedural matters.

The Federal Republic of Germany files a request to continue the stay of enforcement of the award.

Strabag SE, Erste Nordsee-Offshore Holding GmbH and Zweite Nordsee-Offshore Holding GmbH file observations on the Federal Republic of Germany’s request to continue the stay of enforcement of the award.