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Pawlowski AG and Projekt Sever s.r.o. v. Czech Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/17/11)

Case no.
ARB/17/11
Applicable rules
ICSID Arbitration Rules in force as of April 2006 · IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration 2010
  1. 13 February 2018Arbitration

    13 February 2018Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 1

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal established the procedural framework for the arbitration, including representation, the timetable, document production, hearings, and costs.

    Supporting details

    8 participants
    Pawlowski AG
    Projekt Sever s.r.o.
    Czech Republic
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
    Arbitrator
    John Beechey
    Arbitrator
    Vaughan Lowe
    Arbitrator
    Yoshimi Ohara
    Arbitrator
    David A. Pawlak

    5 months and 1 day later · 151 days

  2. 14 July 2018Arbitration

    14 July 2018Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 2

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal set the procedure for document production, including requests, objections, confidentiality, and costs.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    7 months and 27 days later · 242 days

  3. 13 March 2019Arbitration

    9 months and 24 days later · 299 days

  4. 6 January 2020Arbitration

    6 January 2020Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 4 on Hearing Organization

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal organized the hearing on jurisdiction, merits, and quantum, including its venue, schedule, and logistical arrangements.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    5 months and 10 days later · 162 days

  5. 16 June 2020Arbitration

    16 June 2020Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 5 on Introduction of New Evidence

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal decided the Claimants' request to introduce new evidence after the hearing and addressed the Respondent's opposition.

    Supporting details

    1 participant
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
    Other

    1 year, 4 months and 16 days later · 503 days

  6. 1 November 2021Arbitration

    1 November 2021Arbitration

    Award

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal dismissed the Czech Republic's jurisdictional objections, found the dispute within the Centre's jurisdiction and the Tribunal's competence, and found a violation of Article 4 of the applicable investment treaty. Each Party was ordered to bear half of the costs of the proceeding and its own legal fees and expenses; all other claims and requests were dismissed.

    Supporting details

    2 authorities · 3 participants
    Pawlowski AG
    Projekt Sever s.r.o.
    Czech Republic
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Authorities cited

    2
    • Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID Convention)
      treaty
    • Agreement between the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the Swiss Confederation on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments (Czech-Slovak Swiss BIT signed October 5, 1990)
      treaty

    9 months later · 273 days

  7. 1 August 2022Arbitration

    1 August 2022Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 1 in the Annulment Proceeding

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The ad hoc Committee established the procedural framework for the annulment proceeding, including representation, the timetable, hearing arrangements, and costs.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 year, 3 months and 26 days later · 483 days

  8. 27 November 2023Arbitration

    27 November 2023Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 2 on Hearing Organization

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The ad hoc Committee set the organization, schedule, hearing bundle, and procedural arrangements for the annulment hearing.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    7 months and 22 days later · 235 days

  9. 19 July 2024Arbitration

    19 July 2024Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 3 on Hearing Organization

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The ad hoc Committee revised the hearing organization and confirmed the rescheduled hearing for September 10, 2024 in Prague, Czechia.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    7 months and 16 days later · 231 days

  10. 7 March 2025Arbitration

    7 March 2025Arbitration

    Decision on Annulment

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The ad hoc Committee rejected the application for partial annulment. The Applicants were ordered to bear all costs of the annulment proceeding, while each Party was ordered to bear its own legal costs.

    Supporting details

    3 participants
    Pawlowski AG
    Projekt Sever s.r.o.
    Czech Republic
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

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