YEGHISHE KIRAKOSYAN

YEGHISHE KIRAKOSYAN

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I have represented the Republic of Armenia in high-profile cases before the International Court of Justice, European Court of Human Rights, and various arbitral tribunals, including ICSID and PCA. My work spans inter-State disputes, investor-State arbitrations, and commercial arbitrations, achieving favorable outcomes in complex cases involving significant financial claims. Additionally, I have successfully negotiated settlements and represented the State in mediation proceedings. I contributed to the UNCITRAL Working Group II as a Special Rapporteur for the Mauritius Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration and lead Armenia’s ratifying key international treaties, including the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the Hague Conventions on Pacific Settlement of International Disputes of 1899 and 1907.

Represented the Republic of Armenia before the International Court of Justice in the inter-State cases concerning the Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan v. Armenia).

Represented the Republic of Armenia in inter-State arbitration proceedings under the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats and the Energy Charter Treaty.

Represented the Republic of Armenia in inter-State and individual applications before the European Court of Human Rights concerning alleged violations under the European Convention on Human Rights.

Represented the Republic of Armenia before an ICSID Tribunal and Annulment Committee in an investor-State arbitration concerning a real estate dispute involving claims of approximately USD 15 million. The arbitration was concluded in the State’s favor; the award was partially annulled, and enforcement proceedings are currently pending.

Represented the Republic of Armenia before an ICSID Tribunal and Annulment Committee in an investor-State arbitration concerning infrastructure construction, with claims amounting to approximately USD 331 million. Both the arbitration and annulment proceedings concluded in favor of the State, resulting in the costs award being secured and transferred to the State.

Represented the Republic of Armenia before an ICSID Tribunal in an investor-State arbitration concerning a waste management dispute.

epresented the Republic of Armenia in a mining investor-State dispute before a Tribunal constituted under the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

Represented the Republic of Armenia in an ad-hoc commercial arbitration case under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, as well as in a separate proceeding within a foreign jurisdiction, successfully negotiated a settlement that was effectively implemented.

Represented the Republic of Armenia in an ad-hoc commercial arbitration case under the SIAC Arbitration Rules.

Represented the Republic of Armenia in an international mediation conducted under the JAMS Mediation Rules.

Represented the Republic of Armenia in UNCITRAL Working Group II and served as a Special Rapporteur during the drafting and negotiation of the Mauritius Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration.

Assisted the Republic of Armenia in the ratification process of pivotal international treaties, including the Rome Statute, the Hague Conventions of 1889 and 1907 for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, and the Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing, and Training of Mercenaries.

Provided comprehensive legal support to both profit and non-profit organizations within the Republic of Armenia, including advising on transnational transactions and share-related agreements.

Stanford Law School, Stanford, CA, USA, Master of Science of Law, 2018

Georgetown Law Center, Washington DC, USA, Master of Laws in International Legal Studies, with distinction, 2010

Yerevan State University, Ph.D. in International Law, 2006

Yerevan State University, Master of Laws, with honor, 2004

Yerevan State University, Bachelor of Laws, with honor, 2002

Co-Founder and Chair, International Courts and Arbitration LL.M. Program, Yerevan State University, since 2023.

ICSID Panel Member, Panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators.

Member of Council, Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia.

Licensed Attorney, Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia, since 2016.