Case Details

Yaacov Afik, Michael Mistriel Aykout and Shimon Mistriel Aykout v. Republic of Cyprus (ICSID Case No. ARB/25/45)

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Yaacov Afik (Israeli), Michael Mistriel Aykout (Israeli), Shimon Mistriel Aykout (Israeli)
Respondent(s):

Republic of Cyprus (Cypriot)
Date Registered:

October 6, 2025

Claimant(s):

Gherson Solicitors, London, U.K.
Berkman & Co., Tel Aviv, Israel
Lucas Bastin KC, Essex Court Chambers, London, U.K.
Boxun Yin, Banco Chambers, Sydney, Australia
Respondent(s):

Attorney General, Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus
Foley Hoag, Washington, D.C. and New York, NY, U.S.A.
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

January 15, 2026 -
Following appointment by the Respondent, Attila Tanzi (Italian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

No References Available.

Date	Development
October 6, 2025	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
January 7, 2026	Following appointment by the Claimants, Stephan Schill (German) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
January 15, 2026	Following appointment by the Respondent, Attila Tanzi (Italian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.