21 Mar 2024


Prof Van den Bossche appointed as panelist in WTO dispute

The WTI’s Director of Studies has been appointed as a panellist in the WTO dispute, European Union – Countervailing duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia (DS618).

Prof Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies at the World Trade Institute and former Member and Chair of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (2009-2019), has been appointed as panellist in the WTO dispute, European Union – Countervailing duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia (DS618), in accordance with Article 8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Joining Prof Van den Bossche on the panel:

  • David Unterhalter, Judge of the High Court of South Africa, as Chair
  • Ricardo Ramirez Hernandez, Founding Partner, RHH Consultores, S.C., Mexico, as fellow member of the panel

The entire WTI community is proud of Prof Van den Bossche's appointment and wishes him the best in this important role.