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Helnan International Hotels A/S v. Arab Republic of Egypt (ICSID Case No. ARB/05/19)

Case no.
ARB/05/19
Applicable rules
ICSID Institution Rules · ICSID Arbitration Rules
  1. 17 October 2006Arbitration

    17 October 2006Arbitration

    Decision of the Tribunal on Objection to Jurisdiction dated 17 October 2006

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal retained jurisdiction over the dispute, ordered the proceedings to continue on the merits, and deferred the decision on costs to the Award.

    Supporting details

    2 authorities · 6 participants
    Helnan International Hotels A/S
    Arab Republic of Egypt
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
    Arbitrator
    Yves Derains
    Arbitrator
    Rudolf Dolzer
    Arbitrator
    Michael Lee
    Tribunal secretary
    Gabriela Alvarez-Avila

    Authorities cited

    2
    • Egypt-Denmark Bilateral Investment Treaty (1999)
      treaty
    • Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID Convention (1965))
      treaty

    1 year, 8 months and 16 days later · 625 days

  2. 3 July 2008Arbitration

    3 July 2008Arbitration

    Award dated 3 July 2008

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal found that it had jurisdiction and that Helnan's claims were admissible, but dismissed the claims. Each party was to bear its own expenses, and the arbitration costs, including tribunal fees, were to be borne equally.

    Supporting details

    2 authorities · 6 participants
    Helnan International Hotels A/S
    Arab Republic of Egypt
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
    Arbitrator
    Yves Derains
    Arbitrator
    Rudolf Dolzer
    Arbitrator
    Michael Lee
    Tribunal secretary
    Natali Sequeira

    Authorities cited

    2
    • Egypt-Denmark Bilateral Investment Treaty (1999)
      treaty
    • Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID Convention (1965))
      treaty

    1 year, 11 months and 11 days later · 711 days

  3. 14 June 2010Arbitration

    14 June 2010Arbitration

    Decision of the ad hoc Committee dated 14 June 2010

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The ad hoc Committee annulled the Award's holdings in paragraphs 148 and 162 concerning the need for Helnan to challenge the termination decision in Egyptian administrative courts. It otherwise denied Helnan's annulment claims. The parties were to share equally the ICSID costs and Committee members' fees, while each party was to bear its own representation costs.

    Supporting details

    2 authorities · 6 participants
    Helnan International Hotels A/S
    Arab Republic of Egypt
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
    Arbitrator
    Bola A. Ajibola
    Tribunal secretary
    Natali Sequeira

    Authorities cited

    2
    • Egypt-Denmark Bilateral Investment Treaty (1999)
      treaty
    • Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID Convention (1965))
      treaty

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