ICSID - International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
ICSID - International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
11/07/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Procedural Order No. 2
Mirian G. Dekanoidze and T.G. Trade LLC v. Georgia (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/45)
Proceeding
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Subject of Dispute:Acquisition of shares
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Economic Sector:Transportation
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Instrument(s) Invoked: (i)BIT United States of America - Georgia 1994
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Applicable Rules:ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules
(a) Original Proceeding
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Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies): (i)Mirian G Dekanoidze (U.S.), T.G. Trade LLC (Georgian)
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Respondent(s):Georgia (Georgian)
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Date Registered:October 3, 2023
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Date of Constitution of Tribunal:March 8, 2024
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Composition of Tribunal
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President:Judith LEVINE (Australian, Irish) - Appointed by Co-Arbitrators
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Arbitrators:Hamid G. GHARAVI (French, Iranian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Attila Massimiliano TANZI (Italian) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)
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Party Representatives
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Claimant(s):DLA Piper France, Paris, France
Van Z Krikorian, NY, U.S.A. -
Respondent(s):Withers, London, U.K.
Ministry of Justice of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia -
Language(s) of Proceeding:English
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Status of Proceeding:Pending
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Latest Development:November 13, 2024 - The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 on the organization of the hearing on the Rule 41 objection.
(a) Original Proceeding
Published Decisions
Procedural Order No. 1
Procedural Order No. 2
Available on the ICSID Website
Procedural Order No. 1 (September 5, 2024) English (Original)
Procedural Order No. 2 (September 5, 2024) English (Original)
(a) Original Proceeding
| Date | Development |
| October 3, 2023 |
The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings. |
| December 21, 2023 |
Following appointments by the Claimants, Hamid Gharavi (French/Iranian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator. |
| January 26, 2024 |
Following appointment by Respondent, Attila Tanzi (Italian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator. |
| March 8, 2024 |
Following appointment by her co-arbitrators pursuant to the parties' agreement, Judith Levine (Australian/Irish) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator. |
| March 8, 2024 |
The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Judith Levine (Australian/Irish), President, appointed by her co-arbitrators pursuant to the parties' agreement; Hamid Gharavi (French/Iranian), appointed by the Claimants; and Attila Massimiliano Tanzi (Italian), appointed by the Respondent. |
| April 17, 2024 |
The proceeding is suspended for non-payment of the required advances pursuant to ICSID Administrative and Financial Regulation 16(2)(b). |
| July 17, 2024 |
The proceeding is resumed following payment of the required advances. |
| July 19, 2024 |
The Respondent files an objection that the claim is manifestly without legal merit pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 41(1). |
| August 6, 2024 |
The Tribunal holds a first session by videoconference. |
| September 5, 2024 |
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters. |
| September 5, 2024 |
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality. |
| October 4, 2024 |
The Claimants file observations on the Respondent's objection that the claim is manifestly without legal merit. |
| October 21, 2024 |
The Respondent files a reply on the objection that the claim is manifestly without legal merit. |
| November 7, 2024 |
The Claimants file a rejoinder on the objection that the claim is manifestly without legal merit. |
| November 13, 2024 |
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 on the organization of the hearing on the Rule 41 objection. |