Case Details

Alain Francois V. Goetz and Aldabra Limited v. Republic of Rwanda (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/48)

Subject of Dispute:

Gold Mining Refinery
Economic Sector:

Oil, Gas & Mining
Instrument(s) Invoked:

BIT Rwanda - Belgium-Luxembourg 1983, BIT Rwanda - United Arab Emirates 2017
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Alain Francois V. Goetz (Belgian), Aldabra Limited (Emiri)
Date Registered:

November 1, 2024

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Savoie Arbitration, Paris, France
Respondent(s):

ArentFox Schiff, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
President of the Republic of Rwanda
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Justice
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

May 20, 2025 -
The proceeding is resumed following payment of the required advances.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
November 1, 2024	The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
January 2, 2025	Following appointment by the Claimants, Wolfgang Peter (Swiss) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
February 14, 2025	Following appointment by the Respondent, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, (Egyptian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
March 4, 2025	The proceeding is suspended for non-payment of the required advances pursuant to ICSID Administrative and Financial Regulation 16(2)(b).
May 20, 2025	The proceeding is resumed following payment of the required advances.