Disqualification of arbitrators in ICSID arbitration | Practical Law

In Blue Bank International & Trust (Barbados) Ltd v Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (ICSID Case No. ARB/12/20), the Chairman of the ICSID Administrative Council considered a challenge to an arbitrator's appointment, on the ground that the arbitrator's law firm was acting in parallel proceedings against the respondent.

Disqualification of arbitrators in ICSID arbitration

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 5-551-3686 (Approx. 6 pages)

Disqualification of arbitrators in ICSID arbitration

by Liz Kantor (Associate), Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

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Published on 10 Dec 2013 • International, USA (National/Federal)

In Blue Bank International & Trust (Barbados) Ltd v Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (ICSID Case No. ARB/12/20), the Chairman of the ICSID Administrative Council considered a challenge to an arbitrator's appointment, on the ground that the arbitrator's law firm was acting in parallel proceedings against the respondent.