Global Telecom Holding v. Canada

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Case Details

Year of Filing: 2016

Case Status: Arbitral Phase Concluded

Claimant(s): Global Telecom Holding S.A.E.

Respondent(s): Canada

Arbitral Rules: ICSID

Legal Instrument: Treaty

Treaty: Canada-Egypt BIT

Administrative Case Number: ARB/16/16

Arbitral Tribunal

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