Case Details

ETA Star International LLC v. Republic of Angola (ICSID Case No. ARB/25/21)

President:

Pierre BIENVENU (Canadian) - Appointed by Co-Arbitrators
Arbitrators:

Georges AFFAKI (French, Syrian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Hugo PEREZCANO DIAZ (Mexican) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Claimant(s):

Derains & Gharavi, Paris, France
Respondent(s):

Civil Office of the President of the Republic of Angola, Luanda, Angola
CFA Advogados, Luanda, Angola
Vieira de Almeida & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados, Lisbon, Portugal
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

July 6, 2026 -
The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(b) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Pierre Bienvenu (Canadian), President, appointed by his co-arbitrators pursuant to the parties’ agreement; Georges Affaki (French/Syrian), appointed by the Claimant; and Hugo Perezcano Díaz (Mexican), appointed by the Respondent.

No References Available.

Date	Development
May 19, 2025	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
August 19, 2025	Following appointment by the Claimant, Georges Affaki (French/Syrian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
September 8, 2025	Following appointment by the Respondent, Hugo Perezcano Diaz (Mexican) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
July 3, 2026	Following appointment by his co-arbitrators pursuant to the parties’ agreement, Pierre Bienvenu (Canadian) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.
July 6, 2026	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(b) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Pierre Bienvenu (Canadian), President, appointed by his co-arbitrators pursuant to the parties’ agreement; Georges Affaki (French/Syrian), appointed by the Claimant; and Hugo Perezcano Díaz (Mexican), appointed by the Respondent.