Procedural Background

This Procedural Order No. 5, issued by the Tribunal on 23 January 2025, establishes the post-hearing procedural framework following the bifurcated hearing on jurisdiction held on 20 and 21 January 2025 in Paris. The Order formalizes the agreements reached between the Parties and the Tribunal regarding the evidentiary record, transcript corrections, and subsequent submissions.

Evidentiary Record and Transcripts

The Tribunal recorded the Parties' agreement to introduce specific additional exhibits and legal authorities into the record, including a declaration of garnishment, a Dutch Supreme Court judgment, an assignment agreement, and the European Convention on Human Rights. Furthermore, the Tribunal acknowledged the Respondent's use of several demonstrative exhibits during the hearing, including an expert presentation by Dr. Filesia. Regarding the hearing transcripts, the Tribunal directed the Parties to confer and submit agreed corrections to the draft transcript by 11 February 2025, reserving the right to resolve any disagreements concerning proposed amendments.

Post-Hearing Submissions

In lieu of substantive post-hearing briefs, the Tribunal noted the Parties' agreement to limit further filings to a simultaneous two-round submission on costs. The Tribunal directed that initial submissions on costs, accompanied by documentary evidence, be filed by 4 March 2025, with responsive submissions due by 18 March 2025. To ensure procedural efficiency, the Tribunal imposed a strict five-page limit on these submissions, excluding documentary evidence.