Scimitar Exploration Limited v. Republic of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation

Abstract

Arbitration — Parties to agreement — Request submitted by persons other than a party to valid arbitration agreement

Applicable law — Agreement of parties as to law applicable to corporate transactions and governance — Agreement consonant with Article 42(1) of icsid Convention

Jurisdiction — Request for arbitration instituted by persons not competent — Lack of authority or capacity to act on behalf of Claimant — No board of directors or shareholder ratification — Absence of documentary evidence relating to authority or representation

Parties — Request for arbitration instituted by persons not competent — Request submitted by persons other than a party to valid arbitration agreement — Lack of authority or capacity to act on behalf of Claimant — No board of directors or shareholder ratification — Absence of documentary evidence relating to authority or representation