Case Details

Shareholders of SESAM v. Central African Republic (ICSID Case No. CONC/07/1)

Subject of Dispute:

Log production and processing enterprise
Economic Sector:

Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry
Instrument(s) Invoked:

Contract
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Conciliation Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Shareholders of SESAM: ARS LONGA (French), GITPON ENTERPRISE LTD. (British)
Respondent(s):

Central African Republic (Central African)
Date Registered:

August 13, 2007
Date of Constitution of Commission:

February 4, 2008

Composition of Commission

President:

Emmanuel GAILLARD (French) - Appointed by the Parties
Conciliators:

Pierre MAYER (French) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Antoine GROTHE (Central African) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Weil, Gotshal & Manges, Paris, France
Respondent(s):

Addy K. Gotilogue, Bangui, Central African Republic
Language(s) of Proceeding:

French
Status of Proceeding:

Concluded
Outcome of Proceeding:

August 13, 2008 - The Commission issues its report.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
August 13, 2007	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of conciliation proceedings.
February 4, 2008	The Commission is constituted. Its members are: Emmanuel Gaillard (French), President; Pierre Mayer (French); and Antoine Grothe (Central African).
March 19, 2008	The Commission holds a first session in Paris.
March 26, 2008	The Respondent files objections to jurisdiction.
April 4, 2008	The Claimants file observations in response to the objections to jurisdiction.
April 11, 2008	The Claimants file a request for recourse to arbitration.
April 25, 2008	The Respondent files observations in response to the Claimants’ request for recourse to arbitration.
May 14, 2008	The Commission notes that there is no likelihood of agreement between the parties.
July 28, 2008	The Commission declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Conciliation Rule 30(2).
August 13, 2008	The Commission issues its report.