Case Details
Zaur Leshkasheli and Rosserlane Consultants Limited v. Republic of Azerbaijan (ICSID Case No. ARB/20/20)
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Hydrocarbons exploration and production joint venture
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Oil, Gas & Mining
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BIT Georgia - Azerbaijan 1996 - ECT (Energy Charter Treaty)
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ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules
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Zaur Leshkasheli (Georgian), Rosserlane Consultants Limited (British)
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Republic of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani)
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June 25, 2020
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October 16, 2020
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Laurent LÉVY (Brazilian, Swiss) - Appointed by the Parties
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David R. HAIGH (Canadian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Eduardo SILVA ROMERO (Colombian, French) - Appointed by the Respondent(s) -
Alston & Bird, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Herbert Smith Freehills, London, U.K.
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English
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Pending
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February 15, 2023 - The Respondent files further observations on the Respondent’s request for the Tribunal to decide on the production of additional documents.
(a) Original Proceeding
Composition of Tribunal
Party Representatives
No References Available.
(a) Original Proceeding
Date | Development |
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June 25, 2020 | The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings. |
August 27, 2020 | Following appointment by the Claimants, David R. Haigh (Canadian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator. |
September 24, 2020 | Following appointment by the Respondent, Eduardo Silva Romero (Colombian/French) accepts his appointment as arbitrator. |
October 16, 2020 | Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Laurent Lévy (Brazilian/Swiss) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator. |
October 16, 2020 | The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(b) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Laurent Lévy (Brazilian/Swiss), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; David R. Haigh (Canadian), appointed by the Claimants; and Eduardo Silva Romero (Colombian/French), appointed by the Respondent. |
December 1, 2020 | The Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference. |
December 14, 2020 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters. |
March 26, 2021 | The Claimants file a memorial on the merits. |
September 27, 2021 | The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits and jurisdiction. |
January 6, 2022 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning production of document. |
April 14, 2022 | The Claimants file a reply on the merits and counter-memorial on jurisdiction. |
August 19, 2022 | The Respondent files a rejoinder on the merits and reply on jurisdiction. |
September 12, 2022 | The Tribunal holds a pre-hearing organizational meeting with the parties by video conference. |
September 13, 2022 | The Tribunal issues Procedural order No. 3 concerning the organization of the hearing. |
October 10, 2022 - October 21, 2022 | The Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction and the merits in Washington, DC. |
November 23, 2022 | The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning procedural matters. |
January 23, 2023 | The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on the production of additional documents. |
January 30, 2023 | The Claimants file observations on the Respondent’s request for the Tribunal to decide on the production of additional documents. |
February 3, 2023 | The Respondent files a response to the Claimants’ observations of January 30, 2023. |
February 10, 2023 | The Claimants file further observations on the Respondent’s request for the Tribunal to decide on the production of additional documents. |
February 15, 2023 | The Respondent files further observations on the Respondent’s request for the Tribunal to decide on the production of additional documents. |
February 15, 2023 | The Tribunal decides on the production of additional documents. |