Case Details

Berkeley Exploration Ltd. v. Kingdom of Spain (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/22)

Subject of Dispute:

Mining concession
Economic Sector:

Oil, Gas & Mining
Instrument(s) Invoked:

ECT (Energy Charter Treaty)
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Berkeley Exploration Ltd. (British)
Respondent(s):

Kingdom of Spain (Spanish)
Date Registered:

June 27, 2024
Date of Constitution of Tribunal:

March 10, 2025

Composition of Tribunal

President:

Sabina SACCO (Chilean, Italian, Salvadoran) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Klaus REICHERT (German, Irish) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Zachary DOUGLAS (Australian, Swiss) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Madrid, Spain
Riaño Abogados, Madrid, Spain
Respondent(s):

Abogacía General del Estado, Departamento de Arbitrajes Internacionales, Madrid, Spain
Language(s) of Proceeding:

English,Spanish
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

November 12, 2025 -
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
June 27, 2024	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
August 15, 2024	Following appointment by the Claimant, Klaus Reichert (Irish/German) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
September 30, 2024	Following appointment by the Respondent, Zachary Douglas (Australian/Swiss) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
March 9, 2025	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Sabina Sacco (Chilean/Italian/Salvadoran) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.
March 10, 2025	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Sabina Sacco (Chilean/Italian/Salvadoran), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Klaus Reichert (German/Irish), appointed by the Claimant; and Zachary Douglas (Australian/Swiss), appointed by the Respondent.
May 8, 2025	The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.
July 25, 2025	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.
November 12, 2025	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality.