CHAPTER I. THE PARTIES AND THE BACKGROUND OF THE DISPUTE

1. The Claimant in this arbitration  is Spyridon Roussalis (hereinafter “Claimant” or  “Roussalis”),  a  Greek citizen. Claimant’s address is  Mavrokordatou Street, 11, Pireu, Greece. Claimant is represented in this arbitration by Ms. Nina Hall of Global Arbitration Litigation Services Ltd.,  Mr. Doru Costea of Doru Costea Law Office and Mr. Doru Băjan.

2. The Respondent in this arbitration is the  State of Romania (hereinafter  “Respondent,” “Romania” or the “State”). It is represented in this arbitration by Mr. Mark N. Bravin of Winston & Strawn LLP  and Messrs. Gabriel Sidere and John Fitzpatrick of  CMS Cameron McKenna SCA.