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Michael Wood
Arbitrator in 1 published case before ICSID tribunals, in aluminium production (zaporozhye aluminium combine, zalk) disputes.
Overview
In the published awards, Michael Wood has been appointed by claimants 0 times and by respondents 1 times, and has presided or sat alone in 0 cases. Of the party appointments, 1 came from States and 0 from investors or companies.
Outcome for the appointing side, where the published decision is clear: respondent prevailed in 50% of the 1 respondent appointments. Mixed outcomes count as half.
Appointed most often by: Ukraine (1).
Track record
| Year | Case | Role | Appointed by | Institution / rules | Sector | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Emergofin B.V. and Velbay Holdings Ltd. v Ukraine | Co-arbitrator | Respondent | ICSID | Aluminium production (Zaporozhye Aluminium Combine, ZAlK) | Read award → |
Expertise
The legal issues and sectors decided most often in the published awards. Each links to the cases in the database.
Netherlands–Ukraine BIT 1ZAlK 1RUSAL 1aluminium 1privatisation 1denial of justice 1judicial expropriation 1jura novit curia 1fair and equitable treatment 1sanctions 1shareholder rights 1restitutionary damages 1sunk costs 1unjust enrichment 1moral damages 1umbrella clause 1differential electricity pricing 1suspension of interest 1
Co-arbitrators
- Zachary Douglas 1 case
- John Beechey 1 case
Appointed by clients of
- Shearman & Sterling LLP 1
- A&O Shearman 1
- Engarde Attorneys at Law 1
- Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, International Disputes Office 1
Also appeared as counsel with
- 20 Essex Street Chambers 2009
- Reed Smith LLP 2025
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