Case Details

TMA Australia Pty Ltd and others v. Republic of the Philippines (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/41)

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Anthony Karam (Australian), Corriene Karam (Australian), TMA Australia Pty Ltd (Australian), TMA Group of Companies Ltd (Australian), TMA Group Philippines, Inc. (Australian), TMA Philippines Joint Venture Investment Vehicle Pty Ltd (Australian)
Respondent(s):

Republic of the Philippines (Philippine)
Date Registered:

September 23, 2024
Date of Constitution of Tribunal:

December 16, 2024

President:

Meg KINNEAR (Canadian) - Appointed by Co-Arbitrators
Arbitrators:

Bernardo M. CREMADES (Spanish) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
J. Christopher THOMAS (Canadian) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Claimant(s):

K&L Gates, Singapore, Singapore
Dan Sarooshi KC, Essex Court Chambers, London, U.K.
Respondent(s):

Office of the Solicitor General of the Philippines, Makati City, Philippines
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

December 16, 2024 -
The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Meg Kinnear (Canadian), President, appointed by the co-arbitrators pursuant to the agreement of the parties; Bernardo M. Cremades (Spanish), appointed by the Claimants; and J Christopher Thomas (Canadian), appointed by the Respondent.

No References Available.

Date	Development
September 23, 2024	The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
November 7, 2024	Following appointment by the Claimants, Bernardo M. Cremades (Spanish) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
November 28, 2024	Following appointment by the Respondent, J. Christopher Thomas (Canadian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
December 14, 2024	Following appointment by her co-arbitrators pursuant to the agreement of the parties, Meg Kinnear (Canadian) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.
December 16, 2024	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Meg Kinnear (Canadian), President, appointed by the co-arbitrators pursuant to the agreement of the parties; Bernardo M. Cremades (Spanish), appointed by the Claimants; and J Christopher Thomas (Canadian), appointed by the Respondent.