Task Force on Arbitration involving States or State Entities
Co-Chaired by Eduardo Silva Romero (Colombia) and Lord Peter Goldsmith, QC (UK)

The Task Force on Arbitration involving states or state entities was created in March 2009.

The Task force was mandated to:

To study and identify the essential and distinctive features of arbitrations involving states or state entities and determine whether there are special procedural considerations that should apply to such proceedings, including investment disputes pursuant to bi-lateral and multilateral treaties or state investment laws.

To look at ICC arbitration procedures and the Court’s practices in relation thereto and determine whether there should be any specific requirements for ICC arbitrations involving states or state entities. Specifically, to determine whether and how the presence of a state or state entity may or should affect the conduct of the arbitration and the role of the institution administering the proceeding.

To make any proposals for enhancing the role of the ICC International Court of Arbitration in the settlement of disputes involving states and state entities, including investment disputes pursuant to bi-lateral and multilateral treaties or state investment laws.
The Task Force is composed of over 150 members from 36 different countries.