Case Details

Groupe Pizzorno Environnement v. Kingdom of Morocco (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/34)

President:

Klaus SACHS (German) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Nassib G. ZIADÉ (Chilean, Lebanese) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Karim HAFEZ (Egyptian) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Claimant(s):

Bird & Bird, Paris, France
Respondent(s):

A&O Shearman, Paris, France
Naciri & Associés – Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, Casablanca, Morocco
Ministère de l’Intérieur du Royaume du Maroc, Rabat, Morocco
Ministère de la Justice du Royaume du Maroc, Rabat, Morocco
Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances du Royaume du Maroc, Rabat Morocco
Language(s) of Proceeding:

French
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

July 31, 2024 - The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.

Procedural Order No. 1

Procedural Order No. 1 (April 11, 2024) French (Original)

Date	Development
August 11, 2023	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
October 29, 2023	Following appointment by the Claimant, Nassib Ziadé (Chilean/Lebanese) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
November 10, 2023	Following appointment by the Respondent, Karim Hafez (Egyptian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
March 12, 2024	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Klaus Sachs (German) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.
March 12, 2024	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Klaus Sachs (German), President, appointed by the parties; Nassib G. Ziadé (Chilean/Lebanese), appointed by the Claimant; and Karim Hafez (Egyptian), appointed by the Respondent.
April 4, 2024	The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.
April 11, 2024	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.
July 31, 2024	The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.