New Designations to the ICSID Panels
(WorldNews Greece)

In the first half of 2020, 17 Member States nominated 70 individuals to ICSID`s Panel of Arbitrators and of Conciliators. Panel members are vital to the effective functioning of the international investment dispute settlement system. For example, appointments to annulment committees must be made by the Chairman of the ICSID Administrative Council from the Panel of Arbitrators. With over 638 designees, the Panels also provide a diverse and qualified pool of arbitrators and conciliators for parties to consider when making appointments in ICSID cases. Each ICSID Member State may designate up to four persons-of any nationality-to each Panel. In addition, up to ten persons may be designated by...