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

Following appointment by the Claimant, Charles Poncet (Swiss) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by the Respondent, Klaus Sachs (German) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Bernard Hanotiau (Belgian) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.

The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention.  Its members are: Bernard Hanotiau (Belgian), President, appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to the parties’ agreement; Charles Poncet (Swiss), appointed by the Claimant; and Klaus Sachs (German), appointed by the Respondent.

The Claimant files a proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Klaus Sachs. The proceeding is suspended in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 9(6).

The Respondent files observations on the proposal for disqualification.

The Claimant files a response to the Respondent’s observations of March 8, 2021.

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

Each party files further observations on the proposal for disqualification.

The proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Klaus Sachs 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 video conference.

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

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

The Claimant files observations on the request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question.

The Respondent files a response to the Claimant’s observations of October 8, 2021.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the Respondent’s request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question.

The Respondent files a request for the stay of the proceedings.

The Claimant files observations on the Respondent’s request for the stay of the proceedings.

The Tribunal holds a hearing on the stay of the proceedings.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning the Respondent’s request for the stay of the proceedings.

The Tribunal decides on the procedural calendar.

The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.

The Tribunal decides on the procedural calendar.

The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning production of documents.

The Claimant files a reply memorial on the merits.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning confidentiality.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning procedural matters.

The Respondent files a rejoinder on the merits.

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 holds a hearing on jurisdiction and merits in Paris.

Each party files a post-hearing brief.

Each party files a submission on costs.

Each party files observations on the other party’s submission on costs.

Each party files observations on the introduction of new documents. 

Each party files further observations on the introduction of new documents.

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