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

Following appointment by the Respondent, Sean Murphy (U.S.) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by the Claimant, Francis Xavier (Malaysian) 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 agreement of the parties; Francis Xavier (Malaysian), appointed by the Claimant; and Sean Murphy (U.S.), appointed by the Respondent.

The Claimant files a proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Sean Murphy pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(1). The proceeding is suspended in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(2).

The Respondent files observations on the proposal for disqualification.

Arbitrator Sean Murphy files a statement regarding the proposal for disqualification.

Each party files a submission in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(1)(e).

The proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Sean Murphy is declined by the Chairman of the Administrative Council. The proceeding is resumed pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(2).

The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.

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

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality. 

The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.

The Respondent files a request to address quantum in a separate phase of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 42.

The Claimant files observations on the request to address quantum in a separate phase of the proceeding.

The Claimant files observations on the request to address quantum in a separate phase of the proceeding.

The Tribunal issues a decision on the Respondent’s request to address quantum in a separate phase of the proceeding.

The Respondent files a counter-memorial and objections to jurisdiction.

Following exchanges between the parties, each party files a request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents.

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

The Respondent files a submission on the production of documents.

The Claimant files observations on the Respondent’s submission of January 5, 2026.

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

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning procedural matters.

The Claimant files a rely on the merits and response to objections to jurisdiction.

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

The Respondent files a rejoinder and reply on jurisdiction.

The Claimant files a request for the exclusion of evidence.

The Respondent files observations on the Claimant’s request of September 14, 2026.

The Claimant files a response to the Respondent’s observations of September 25, 2026.

The Respondent files a further response to the Claimant’s response of September 30, 2026. 

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 7 concerning procedural matters.