Case Details

Djamel Ben Ferha v. Kingdom of Belgium (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/15)

Subject of Dispute:

Sports
Economic Sector:

Other
Instrument(s) Invoked:

BIT Belgium-Luxembourg - Algeria 1991
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Djamel Ben Ferha (Algerian)
Respondent(s):

Kingdom of Belgium (Belgian)
Date Registered:

May 24, 2024
Date of Constitution of Tribunal:

October 7, 2024

Composition of Tribunal

President:

Loretta MALINTOPPI (Italian) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Hamid G. GHARAVI (French, Iranian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Hélène RUIZ FABRI (French) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Mayer Brown International, Paris, France
Respondent(s):

Foley Hoag, Paris, France
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

November 27, 2024 - The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
May 24, 2024	The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
July 17, 2024	Following appointment by the Claimant, Hamid G. Gharavi (French/Iranian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
August 7, 2024	Following appointment by the Respondent, Helene Ruiz Fabri (French) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.
October 7, 2024	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Loretta Malintoppi (Italian) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.
October 7, 2024	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Loretta Malintoppi (Italian), President, appointed by agreement of the Parties; Hamid Gharavi (French/Iranian), appointed by Claimant; and Helene Ruiz Fabri (French), appointed by Respondent.
November 27, 2024	The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.