Respondent

Angola
Treaty: Agreement on Mutual Promotion and Protection of Investments between the Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Angola, signed on 22 February 2008, in its revised version of 16 July 2021
Economic sector: Energy supply
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply to this case (see (article 1(2)(b) of the Transparency Rules) and govern matters of transparency and confidentiality, subject to adaptations adopted by the Tribunal (article 1(3)(b) of the Transparency Rules. The arbitral institution handling this case was designated as the repository. Information may be found on the website of ICSID, Case No. ARB/24/8
Applicable arbitration rules: Rules of Procedure for Arbitration Proceedings of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Attached documents: None
Australia
Treaty: Agreement Establishing the ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
Economic sector: Mining and quarrying
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: Zeph Investments Pte. Ltd vs. Australia. Transparency was addressed by the tribunal in Procedural Order No. 3. Information in relation to that case is accordingly published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. (PCA Case 2023-40)
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Treaty: Agreement Establishing the ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
Economic sector: Mining and quarrying
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: Zeph Investments Pte. Ltd vs. Australia. Transparency was addressed by the tribunal in Procedural Order No. 3. Information in relation to that case is accordingly published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. (PCA Case 2023-67)
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Belarus
Treaty: Annex 16 of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union dated 29 May 2014
Economic sector: Construction
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply (see Terms of Appointment, paras. 60, 68). Information about this case is also published on the website of the PCA, being the arbitral institution handling this case.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_01.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish2017-11-15
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_02.pdfRespond to the Notice of ArbitrationResponse to the noticeEnglish2017-12-15
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_03.pdfStatement of ClaimStatement of ClaimEnglish2018-05-10
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_04.pdfTerms of AppointmentOther decisionEnglish2018-05-28
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_05.pdfProcedural Order No.1Other decisionEnglish2018-05-17
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_06.pdfApplication for Bifurcation on QuantumAdditional written submissionsEnglish2018-06-11
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_07.pdfObservations on Application for Bifurcation on QuantumAdditional written submissionsEnglish2018-06-25
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_08.pdfClaimant's Interim Measures RequestAdditional written submissionsEnglish2018-07-28
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_09.pdfDecision on BifurcationOther decisionEnglish2018-08-01
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_10.pdfResponse to the Claimant's Interim Measure RequestAdditional written submissionsEnglish2018-09-21
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_11.pdfClaimant's letterOther documentEnglish2018-10-05
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_12.pdfObservations on comments to response to interim measures requestAdditional written submissionsEnglish2018-10-12
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_13.pdfProcedural Order No.1, Annex 1, Timetable B.1Other decisionEnglish2018-11-15
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_14.pdfStatement of DefenseStatement of DefenceEnglish2018-11-19
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_15.pdfDecision on Claimant's Interim Measures RequestOther decisionEnglish2018-12-07
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_16.pdfStatement of ReplyAdditional written submissionsEnglish2019-02-28
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_17.pdfProcedural Order No1 Annex 1, Timetable B.1Other decisionEnglish2019-05-27
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_18.pdfRejoinderAdditional written submissionsEnglish2019-05-30
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_19.pdfProcedural Order No.2Other decisionEnglish2019-07-10
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_20.pdfChronology of eventsOther documentEnglish2019-07-19
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_21.pdfRespondent's Factual ExhibitsTable of exhibitsEnglish2019-07-29
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_22.PDFClaimant s expert reports (with exhibits)Table of expert reportsEnglish2019-07-29
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_23.pdfEvidentiary HearingHearing transcriptEnglish2019-07-29
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_24.pdfEvidentiary HearingHearing transcriptEnglish2019-07-30
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_25.pdfEvidentiary HearingHearing transcriptEnglish2019-07-31
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_26.pdfProcedural Order No.1 Annex 1, Timetable B.1Other decisionEnglish2019-08-21
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_27.pdfProcedural Order No.1, Annex 1, Timetable B.1Other decisionEnglish2019-09-27
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_28.pdfClaimant s factual exhibitsTable of exhibitsEnglish2019-10-03
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_29.pdfPost Hearing BriefAdditional written submissionsEnglish2019-10-03
000_Manolium_v_Belarus_30.pdfRespondent s Post Hearing BriefAdditional written submissionsEnglish2019-11-28
000_Manolium_v._Belarus_31.pdfFinal AwardAwardEnglish2021-06-22
Bolivia
Treaty: Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Bolivia Concerning the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment, signed April 17, 1998
Economic sector: Mining and quarrying
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: Transparency was addressed by the tribunal in an ad hoc protocol on confidentiality and transparency. Information in relation to that case is accordingly published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague: https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/204/
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Treaty: Acuerdo para la Promoción y la Protección Recíproca de Inversiones entre el Reino de España y la República de Bolivia, hecho en Madrid el 29 de octubre de 2001
Economic sector: Energy supply
Dispute status: Settled by agreement
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply in that case by agreement of the disputing parties (see article 1(2)(a) of the Transparency Rules). Their application does not result from a treaty obligation. Information in relation to that case is published by agreement of the disputing parties on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Canada
Treaty: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 11
Economic sector: Manufacturing
Dispute status: Settled by agreement
Remarks: This case is reproduced pursuant to a proposal by the Government of Canada to publish on the Registry web page information in respect of cases brought against Canada under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with a view to illustrating the educational role played by the Registry as a global reference on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration (see UNCITRAL Report, A/69/17, para. 108). Information published originates, and is reproduced here as received, from the archived content of the website of the Government of Canada, and the format may not allow usage of the search text function.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
dow-01.pdfNotice of IntentOther documentEnglish2008-08-25
dow-02.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish2009-03-31
dow-03.pdfSettlement AgreementAwardEnglish2011-05-25
Treaty: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 11
Economic sector: Energy supply
Dispute status: Settled by agreement
Remarks: This case is reproduced pursuant to a proposal by the Government of Canada to publish on the Registry web page information in respect of cases brought against Canada under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with a view to illustrating the educational role played by the Registry as a global reference on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration (see UNCITRAL Report, A/69/17, para. 108). Information published originates, and is reproduced here as received, from the archived content of the website of the Government of Canada, and the format may not allow usage of the search text function.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
ethyl-01.pdfNotice of IntentOther documentEnglish1996-09-10
ethyl-02.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish1997-04-14
ethyl-03.pdfMemorandum of Argument of the Government of Canada on Place of ArbitrationOther documentEnglish1997-10-02
ethyl-06.pdfDecision regarding the Place of ArbitrationOther decisionEnglish1997-11-28
ethyl-07.pdfProcedural Orders (PDF Document - 702 KB) Article 1128 Submission of MexicoOther decisionEnglish1998-03-11
ethyl-08.pdfPreliminary Tribunal Award on jurisdictionAwardEnglish1998-06-24
Treaty: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 11
Economic sector: Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: This case is reproduced pursuant to a proposal by the Government of Canada to publish on the Registry web page information in respect of cases brought against Canada under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with a view to illustrating the educational role played by the Registry as a global reference on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration (see UNCITRAL Report, A/69/17, para. 108). Information published originates, and is reproduced here as received, from the archived content of the website of the Government of Canada, and the format may not allow usage of the search text function.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
myers-01.pdfNotice of IntentOther documentEnglish1998-07-21
myers-02.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish1998-10-30
myers-03.pdfStatement of ClaimStatement of ClaimEnglish1998-10-30
myers-04.pdfStatement of DefenceStatement of DefenceEnglish1999-06-18
myers-05.pdfS.D. Myers ReplyAdditional written submissionsEnglish1999-07-20
myers-06.pdfMemorial of S.D. MyersAdditional written submissionsEnglish1999-07-20
myers-07.pdfCounter-Memorial of CanadaAdditional written submissionsEnglish1999-10-05
myers-08.pdfSupplemental Memorial of S.D. MyersAdditional written submissionsEnglish1999-12-15
myers-09.pdfSupplementary Memorial of CanadaAdditional written submissionsEnglish1999-12-15
myers-10.pdfProcedural OrdersOther decisionEnglish
myers-11.pdfMemorandum on U.S. Law on Behalf of CanadaSubmissions by non-disputing partyEnglish2000-01-14
myers-12.pdfS.D. Myers Reply to Canada's Supplemental MemorialAdditional written submissionsEnglish2000-01-24
myers-13.pdfCanada's Reply to Supplemental Memorial of S.D. MyersAdditional written submissionsEnglish2000-01-24
myers-14.pdfS D Myers Reply to 1128 Submission of MexicoAdditional written submissionsEnglish2000-01-28
myers-15.pdfReply Memorandum of S.D. Myers on US Law IssuesAdditional written submissionsEnglish2000-02-07
myers-16.pdfTribunal Amendment to Procedural Order No. 5Other decisionEnglish2000-04-02
myers-17.pdfProcedural Order No. 16Other decisionEnglish2000-05-13
myers-18.pdfPartial AwardAwardEnglish2000-11-13
myers-19.pdfSeparate Opinion by Dr. Bryan SchwartzOther documentEnglish2000-11-12
myers-20.pdfS.D. Myers Summary on DamagesAdditional written submissionsEnglish2001-01-16
myers-21.pdfApplication for a Stay of the Arbitral ProceedingsAdditional written submissionsEnglish2001-02-15
myers-24.pdfS.D. Myers Response to Canada's Submission Stay of ArbitrationAdditional written submissionsEnglish2001-02-16
myers-23.pdfProcedural Orders Nos. 17 and 18Other decisionEnglish2001-02-26
myers-25.pdfCounter-Memorial of Canada (Damages Phase)Additional written submissionsEnglish2001-06-07
myers-26.pdfProcedural Order No. 19Other decisionEnglish2001-06-25
myers-28.pdfProcedural Order No. 20Other decisionEnglish2001-08-25
myers-29.pdfRejoinder Memorial of Canada Damages PhaseAdditional written submissionsEnglish2001-08-31
myers-31.pdfU.S. 1128 Submission (Damages Phase)Submissions by non-disputing partyEnglish2001-09-18
myers-32.pdfSecond Partial Award (Damages)AwardEnglish2002-10-21
myers-34.pdfCanada Memorial on CostsAdditional written submissionsEnglish2002-11-04
myers-35.pdfProcedural Order No. 21Other decisionEnglish2002-12-02
myers-36.pdfFinal Award (concerning the apportionment of costs)AwardEnglish2002-12-30
myers-37.pdfSeparate Opinion by Dr. Bryan SchwartzOther documentEnglish2002-12-30
Treaty: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 11
Economic sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: This case is reproduced pursuant to a proposal by the Government of Canada to publish on the Registry web page information in respect of cases brought against Canada under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with a view to illustrating the educational role played by the Registry as a global reference on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration (see UNCITRAL Report, A/69/17, para. 108). Information published originates, and is reproduced here as received, from the archived content of the website of the Government of Canada, and the format may not allow usage of the search text function.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
merrill-01.pdfNotice of IntentOther documentEnglish2006-09-25
merrill-02.pdfNotice of Arbitration/ Statement of ClaimNotice of arbitrationEnglish2006-12-27
merrill-03.pdfStatement of Defence CanadaStatement of DefenceEnglish2007-10-30
merrill-04.pdfInvestor's Observations on Preliminary ObjectionsAdditional written submissionsEnglish2007-11-09
merrill-05.pdfMemorial of the InvestorStatement of ClaimEnglish2008-02-13
merrill-06.pdfCanada's Counter-MemorialAdditional written submissionsEnglish2008-05-13
merrill-07.pdfReply memorial of the InvestorOther documentEnglish2008-12-15
merrill-08.pdfRejoinder Memorial - PublicAdditional written submissionsEnglish2009-03-27
merrill-09.pdfFinal AwardAwardEnglish2010-03-31
merrill-10.pdfU.S. submission made pursuant to Article 1128 to the NAFTASubmissions by non-disputing partyEnglish2008-07-14
merrill-11.pdfCanada’s Response to the Petition of the Communication, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, the United Steelworkers and the British Columbia Federation of Labour to InterveneOther documentEnglish2008-07-16
merrill-12.pdfInvestor’s Response to the Petition of Communication, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, the United Steelworkers and the British Columbia Federation of LabourOther documentEnglish2008-07-16
merrill-13.pdfLetter of July 31, 2008 from the Tribunal to Steven Shrybman regarding submission of an application on behalf of the Communication, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, the United Steelworkers and the British Columbia Federation of LabourOther documentEnglish2008-07-31
merrill-14.pdfApplication to File a Written Submission by the United Steelworkers, Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, and the British Columbia Federation of LabourSubmissions by non-disputing partyEnglish2008-09-26
merrill-15.pdfSubmissions of the United Steelworkers, Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, and the British Columbia Federation of LabourSubmissions by non-disputing partyEnglish2008-09-26
merrill-16.pdfSubmission by the Government of Mexico made pursuant to Article 1128 of the NAFTASubmissions by non-disputing partyEnglish2009-04-02
merrill-po-01.pdfMerrill & Ring v. Canada Arbitration Panel AnnouncedOther documentEnglish2007-08-31
merrill-po-02.pdfInvestor's Submission on Place of ArbitrationOther documentEnglish2007-11-09
merrill-po-03.pdfInvestor's Submission on Confidentiality AgreementOther documentEnglish2007-11-09
merrill-po-04.pdfInvestor's Submission on Document ProductionOther documentEnglish2007-11-09
merrill-po-05.pdfCanada's Procedural SubmissionOther documentEnglish2007-11-09
merrill-po-06.pdfTranscript of Procedural HearingHearing transcriptEnglish2007-11-15
merrill-po-07.pdfInvestor's Motion to Add a New PartyOther documentEnglish2007-12-12
merrill-po-08.pdfTribunal Decision on Place of ArbitrationOther decisionEnglish2007-12-13
merrill-po-09.pdfCanada's Reply to Investor's Motion to Add a New PartyOther documentEnglish2008-01-02
merrill-po-10.pdfConfidentiality Order from TribunalOther decisionEnglish2008-01-21
merrill-po-11.pdfDocument Production Order from TribunalOther decisionEnglish2008-01-21
merrill-po-12.pdfDocument Production Order from Tribunal - Canada's further Submission on Confidentiality OrderOther documentEnglish2008-01-29
merrill-po-13.pdfTribunal Decision on Motion to Add a New PartyOther decisionEnglish2008-01-31
merrill-po-14.pdfTribunal Amended Confidentiality OrderOther decisionEnglish2008-02-18
merrill-po-15.pdfOrder from the Tribunal "Concerning Requests for Documents and Certain Evidentiary Matters"Other decisionEnglish2008-06-24
merrill-po-16.pdfDecision of the Tribunal on Production of DocumentsOther decisionEnglish2008-07-18
merrill-po-17.pdfLetter of August 4, 2008 from the Tribunal to the disputing parties regarding the Decision on Production of DocumentsOther decisionEnglish2008-07-18
merrill-po-18.pdfDecision on Cabinet Privilege (REDACTED)Other decisionEnglish2008-09-03
merrill-po-19.pdfLetter from the Tribunal to the disputing parties regarding the Investor's new damage claimOther documentEnglish2008-12-29
Treaty: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 11
Economic sector: Manufacturing
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: This case is reproduced pursuant to a proposal by the Government of Canada to publish on the Registry web page information in respect of cases brought against Canada under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with a view to illustrating the educational role played by the Registry as a global reference on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration (see UNCITRAL Report, A/69/17, para. 108). Information published originates, and is reproduced here as received, from the archived content of the websites of the Government of Canada and ICSID, and the format may not allow usage of the search text function.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
abitibi-01.pdfNotice of IntentOther documentEnglish2009-04-23
abitibi-02.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish2010-02-25
abitibi-03.pdfConsent AwardAwardEnglish2010-12-15
Treaty: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 11
Economic sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: This case is reproduced pursuant to a proposal by the Government of Canada to publish on the Registry web page information in respect of cases brought against Canada under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with a view to illustrating the educational role played by the Registry as a global reference on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration (see UNCITRAL Report, A/69/17, para. 108). Information published originates, and is reproduced here as received, from the archived content of the website of the Government of Canada, and the format may not allow usage of the search text function.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
pope-01.pdfNotice of IntentOther documentEnglish1998-12-24
pope-02.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish1999-03-25
pope-03.pdfStatement of ClaimStatement of ClaimEnglish1999-03-25
pope-04.pdfStatement of DefenceStatement of DefenceEnglish1999-10-08
pope-05.pdfMexico 1128 SubmissionSubmissions by non-disputing partyEnglish1999-12-02
pope-06.pdfReply to Investor's Response to Canada's Preliminary MotionsAdditional written submissionsEnglish1999-12-07
pope-07.pdfAward on Harmac MotionAwardEnglish2000-02-24
pope-09.pdfPreliminary Tribunal AwardsAwardEnglish
pope-10.pdfProcedural OrdersOther decisionEnglish2000-09-06
pope-11.pdfDecisionOther decisionEnglish2000-09-06
pope-12.pdfDecisionOther decisionEnglish2000-09-27
pope-14.pdfDecision and Order by the Arbitral TribunalOther decisionEnglish2002-03-11
pope-15.pdfRuling Concerning the Inverstor's Motion to Change the Place of ArbitrationOther decisionEnglish2002-03-14
pope-17.pdfLetter from the TribunalOther documentEnglish2002-03-21
pope-19.pdfAmended Procedural Order on Confidentiality No. 5Other decisionEnglish2002-09-17
pope-20.pdfFinal Award - Award in Respect of CostsAwardEnglish2002-11-26
Treaty: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 11
Economic sector: Manufacturing
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: This case is reproduced pursuant to a proposal by the Government of Canada to publish on the Registry web page information in respect of cases brought against Canada under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with a view to illustrating the educational role played by the Registry as a global reference on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration (see UNCITRAL Report, A/69/17, para. 108). Information published originates, and is reproduced here as received, from the archived content of the website of the Government of Canada, and the format may not allow usage of the search text function.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
chemtura-01.pdfNotice of IntentOther documentEnglish2001-11-06
chemtura-02.pdfSecond Notice of IntentOther documentEnglish2002-04-04
chemtura-03.pdfThird Notice of IntentOther documentEnglish2002-09-19
chemtura-04.pdfNotice of Arbitration (Related to First and Second Notices of Intent)Notice of arbitrationEnglish2002-10-17
chemtura-05.pdfSecond Notice of Arbitration (Related to Third Notice of Intent)Notice of arbitrationEnglish2005-02-10
chemtura-06.pdfInvestor's Memorial (Public Version)Statement of ClaimEnglish2008-06-02
chemtura-07.pdfCounter-Memorial of Canada (Public Version)Statement of DefenceEnglish2008-10-20
chemtura-08.pdfInvestor's Reply (Public Version)Additional written submissionsEnglish2009-05-15
chemtura-09.pdfRejoinder Memorial of Canada - (Public Version)Additional written submissionsEnglish2009-07-10
chemtura-10.pdfGovernment of Canada Post-hearing BriefOther documentEnglish2009-10-23
chemtura-11.pdfInvestor's Post-hearing BriefOther documentEnglish2009-10-23
chemtura-12.pdfCanada's Submission on CostsOther documentEnglish2010-02-15
chemtura-13.pdfInvestor's Submission on CostsOther documentEnglish2010-02-15
chemtura-14.pdfAward of the Arbitral TribunalAwardEnglish2010-08-02
chemtura-15.pdfSubmission by the U.S. made pursuant to Article 1128 of the NAFTASubmissions by non-disputing partyEnglish2009-07-31
chemtura-16.pdfSubmission by Mexico made pursuant to Article 1128 of the NAFTASubmissions by non-disputing partyEnglish2009-07-31
chemtura-po-01.pdfProcedural Order No. 1Other decisionEnglish2008-01-21
chemtura-po-02.pdfConfidentiality Order No. 2Other decisionEnglish2008-01-21
chemtura-po-03.pdfProcedural Order No. 3Other decisionEnglish2008-08-08
chemtura-po-04.pdfTribunal's letter concerning Procedural Order No. 3Other decisionEnglish2008-08-15
chemtura-po-05.pdfProcedural Order No. 4Other decisionEnglish2009-03-18
chemtura-po-06.pdfProcedural Order No. 5Other decisionEnglish2009-07-30
chemtura-po-07.pdfProcedural Order No. 6Other decisionEnglish2009-09-29
Treaty: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 11
Economic sector: Human health and social work activities
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: This case is reproduced pursuant to a proposal by the Government of Canada to publish on the Registry web page information in respect of cases brought against Canada under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with a view to illustrating the educational role played by the Registry as a global reference on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration (see UNCITRAL Report, A/69/17, para. 108). Information published originates, and is reproduced here as received, from the archived content of the website of the Government of Canada and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), and the format may not allow usage of the search text function.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
centurion-01.pdfNotice of IntentOther documentEnglish2008-07-11
centurion-02.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish2009-01-05
centurion-03.pdfRevised Statement of ClaimStatement of ClaimEnglish2009-02-02
centurion-04.pdfGovernment of Canada's Motion on Termination and CostsAdditional written submissionsEnglish2010-04-29
centurion-05.pdfClaimants' Response to the Government of Canada's Motion to TerminateAdditional written submissionsEnglish2010-05-18
centurion-06.pdfOrder and Award of the Arbitral TribunalAwardEnglish2010-08-02
centurion-07.pdfCorrection of Order for the Termination of Proceedings and Award on CostsAwardEnglish2010-08-09

 

 

Treaty: Canada and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments Agreement
Economic sector: Transportation and Storage
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: In Procedural Order No.2, the Tribunal established rules on confidentiality and publication of documents and information. These rules include similar elements as those provided in the Rules on Transparency. Information in relation to that case is accordingly published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. PCA Case No.2025-09.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules 1976
Attached documents: None
Colombia
Treaty: Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Economic sector: Mining and quarrying
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: According to Procedural Order 1, the applicable arbitration rules are the ICSID Arbitration Rules in force as of 10 April 2006, subject to modifications introduced by Section B of Chapter Eight (Investment) of the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Articles 830 and 831 of Section B establish a transparency framework aligned with the UNCITRAL Rules on Transparency. Consequently, the case is included in the Transparency Repository. (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/41)
Applicable arbitration rules: Rules of Procedure for Arbitration Proceedings of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Attached documents: None
Treaty: Agreement between the Republic of Colombia and the Swiss Confederation on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments, signed May 17, 2006
Economic sector: Mining and quarrying
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: Transparency was addressed by the tribunal in procedural order no.2. Information in relation to that case is accordingly published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case and may be found on the website of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. ICSID Case No. Arb/21/30 (Procedural Order No.2).
Applicable arbitration rules:Rules of Procedure for Arbitration Proceedings of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Attached documents: None
Treaty: United States – Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), signed November 22, 2006
Economic sector: Other
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply in that case by agreement of the disputing parties (see article 1(2)(a) of the Transparency Rules). Information in relation to that case is published by agreement of the disputing parties on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. (PCA Case No.2023-37).
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Treaty: United States – Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, signed November 22, 2006
Economic sector: Financial and insurance activities
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply in that case by agreement of the disputing parties (see article 1(2)(a) of the Transparency Rules). Their application does not result from a treaty obligation. Information in relation to that case is published by agreement of the disputing parties on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague: https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/199/
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Dominican Republic
Treaty: Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, signed August 5, 2004
Economic sector: Real estate activities
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: Transparency was addressed by the tribunal in a procedural order. Information in relation to that case is accordingly published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague: https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/143/
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
European Union
Treaty: Energy Charter Treaty - article 26(4)(b)
Economic sector: Energy supply
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: Information in relation to the case is published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, which is the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA Case 2020-07) as well as on this website, according to the request of the Tribunal.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
Nord_Stream_v._EU_-1.pdfREQUEST FOR AMICABLE SETTLEMENTOther documentEnglish2019-04-12
Nord_Stream_v._EU_-2.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish2019-09-26
Nord_Stream_v._EU-3.pdfEU s Response to Nord Stream 2 A G's Notice of ArbitrationResponse to the noticeEnglish2019-10-24
Nord_Stream_v._EU-4.PDFClaimant's MemorialStatement of ClaimEnglish2020-07-03
Nord_Stream_v._EU_-5.pdfEU Memorial on Jurisdiction and Request for BifurcationAdditional written submissionsEnglish2020-09-15
Nord_Stream_v._EU_-6.pdfClaimant Response to the EU s request for a prelimary phase on jurisdiction and admissibilityAdditional written submissionsEnglish2020-10-16
Nord_Stream_v._EU-7.pdfLetter from the PCAOther documentEnglish2020-03-27
Nord_Stream_v._EU_-8.pdfLetter from the PCAOther documentEnglish2020-04-11
Nord_Stream_v._EU-9.pdfTerms of AppointmentOther decisionEnglish2020-04-02
Nord_Stream_v._EU_10.pdfProcedural Order N.1Other decisionEnglish2020-04-24
Nord_Stream_v._EU_-11.pdfProcedural Order N.2Other decisionEnglish2020-05-04
Nord_Stream_v._EU-12.pdfProcedural Order N.3Other decisionEnglish2020-12-04
Nord_Stream_v._EU-13.pdfDecision on Challenge to Mr. Peter Rees QCOther decisionEnglish2019-12-09
Nord_Stream_v._EU_-14.pdfPROCEDURAL ORDER NO. 4 DECISION ON REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PHASE ON JURISDICTIONOther decisionEnglish2020-12-31
Guinea
Treaty:
Economic sector: Mining and quarrying
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply in that case by agreement of the disputing parties (see article 1(2)(a) of the Transparency Rules). Their application does not result from a treaty obligation. Procedural Order N.1. Information in relation to that case is published by agreement of the disputing parties on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, and may be found on the website of ICSID.
Applicable arbitration rules: Rules of Procedure for Arbitration Proceedings of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Attached documents: None
India
Treaty: Agreement between UK and India for the promotion and protection of investments, dated 14 March 1994
Economic sector: Energy supply
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: Transparency was addressed by the tribunal in procedural order no.2. Information in relation to that case is accordingly published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, Case No.2016-7.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Lithuania
Treaty: Belarus-Lithuania BIT, dated 5 March 1999
Economic sector: Transportation and Storage
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Tribunal in Procedure Order No. 5 established a transparency regime, with elements from the Rules on Transparency. Information in relation to that case is accordingly published on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case, and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. PCA Case No. 2024-03
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules 1976
Attached documents: None
Mauritius
Treaty: Convention entre le Gouvemement de la République Française et le Gouvernement de I’Île Maurice sur la protection des investissements signée à Port Louis le 22 mars 1973
Economic sector: Other
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply by agreement of the parties (see Terms of Appointment, paras. 15, 57). Information about this case is also published on the website of the PCA, being the arbitral institution handling this case.
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-01.pdfNotification et requête d'arbitrageNotice of arbitrationFrançais2018-03-30
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-02.pdfResponse to the Notice of ArbitrationOther documentEnglish2018-04-30
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-03.PDFSoumission des Demandeurs sur la langue et le siège de l'arbitrageOther documentFrançais2018-07-12
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-04.PDFSubmission by respondent on place of arbitration and language of the proceedingsOther documentEnglish2018-07-12
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-05.pdfObservations des Demandeurs sur la langue et le siege de I' arbitrageOther documentFrançais2018-07-20
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-06.pdfSubmission by Respondent on place of arbitration and language of the proceedingsOther documentEnglish2018-07-20
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-07.pdfTerms of AppointmentOther documentEnglish2018-08-09
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-08.pdfProcedural Order No. 1, Place and Language of the ArbitrationOther decisionEnglish2018-08-16
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-09.pdfProcedural Order No. 2, Procedural Rules and TimetableOther decisionEnglish2018-09-14
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-10.pdfMemorial on Jurisdiction by RespondentStatement of DefenceEnglish2018-11-23
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-11.pdfMémoire des Demandeurs sur la competenceOther documentFrançais2019-02-01
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-12.pdfRespondent's Reply on JurisdictionOther documentEnglish2019-03-29
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-13.pdfProcedural Order No. 4, Hearing OrganizationOther decisionEnglish2019-06-05
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-14.pdfLes investissements réalisés par les Demandeurs à Maurice, présentation des Demandeurs faite à l'audience des 12 et 13 juin 2019Other documentFrançais2019-06-12
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-15.pdfRespondent's Opening Statement (PPT)Other documentEnglish2019-06-12
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-16.pdfHearing Transcript 12 June 2019Hearing transcriptEnglish2019-06-12
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-17.pdfClaimant's Presentation (PPT)Other documentFrançais2019-06-13
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-18.pdfRespondent's Closing Statement (PPT)Other documentEnglish2019-06-13
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-19.pdfHearing Transcipt 13 June 2019Hearing transcriptEnglish2019-06-13
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-20.pdfMémoire des demandeurs sur les coûtsAdditional written submissionsFrançais2019-07-24
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-21.pdfRespondent's cost submissionAdditional written submissionsEnglish2019-07-24
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-22.pdfRespondent’s Reply on Cost SubmissionAdditional written submissionsEnglish2019-07-31
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-23.pdfAward on JurisdictionAwardEnglish2019-08-23
Doutremepuich_v_Mauritius-24.pdfCorrection of the Award on JurisdictionOther decisionEnglish2019-10-03
Mozambique
Treaty: Agreement between Mozambique and India for the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments, dated 19 February 2009
Economic sector: Construction
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply in this case by agreement of the disputing parties (see article 1(2)(a) of the Transparency Rules), with the arbitral institution handling the case being designated as the repository. Information may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague.PCA CASE 2020-21
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Treaty: Agreement on the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investments between the Lebanese Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 2 May 2002.
Economic sector: Financial and insurance activities
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply by agreement of the parties (see Notice of Arbitration para.92 and Response to Notice, page 2)
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

Attached documents:

FileOriginal titleTypeLanguageDate
Abdallah_Andraous_v._The_Netherlands_v.1.pdfNotice of ArbitrationNotice of arbitrationEnglish2023-02-07
Abdallah_Andraous_v._The_Netherlands_v.2.pdfLetter from the Legal Advisor of the Ministry of Foreign AffairsResponse to the noticeEnglish2023-02-27
Peru
Treaty: United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement signed on April 12, 2006
Economic sector: Energy supply
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply in this case by agreement of the disputing parties (see article 1(2)(a) of the Transparency Rules). Information in relation to that case is published by agreement of the disputing parties on the website of the arbitral institution handling the case and may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. (PCA Case 2023-22)
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Treaty: United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement signed on April 12, 2006
Economic sector: Energy supply
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply in this case by agreement of the disputing parties (see article 1(2)(a) of the Transparency Rules), with the arbitral institution handling the case being designated as the repository. Information may be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. PCA Case 2020-11
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Treaty: United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement signed on April 12, 2006
Economic sector: Mining and quarrying
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks:The Rules on Transparency apply by agreement of the parties with certain modifications (see Procedural Order Number 1, para 10.1). Information about this case is published on the website of the PCA, being the arbitral institution handling this case and the repository of choice of the parties. https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/235/
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Treaty: United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement signed on April 12, 2006
Economic sector: Financial and insurance activities
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: In line with Art. 10.21 of treaty US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, the Terms of Appointment paras. 69, 70, as well as Procedural Order Number 1, paras. 66-71 a transparency regime close to the one of the Transparency Rules is foreseen. The case is therefore included in the Transparency Repository ICSID Case No.UNCT/18/2
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Romania
Treaty: Treaties between the Government of Canada and the Government of Romania for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments dated 8 May 2009, which entered into force on 23 November 2011, and dated 17 April 1996, which entered into force on 11 February 1997
Economic sector: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Dispute status: Concluded with award
Remarks: The parties have agreed to limited transparency, including the publication of certain documents, with the arbitral institution handling the case designated as the repository. Relevant information can be accessed on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. PCA Case No.2020-54 https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/338/
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Treaty: Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Romania concerning the Reciprocal Encouragement and Protection of Investment dated 28 May 1992 and entered into force on 15 January 1994
Economic sector: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The parties have agreed to limited transparency, including the publication of certain documents, with the arbitral institution handling the case designated as the repository. Relevant information can be accessed on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. PCA Case No.2020-53 https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/337/
Applicable arbitration rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Attached documents: None
Serbia
Treaty: BIT Canada - Serbia 2014, BIT Serbia - Cyprus 2005
Economic sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The tribunal, based on the applicable treaties and after having heard the parties, elaborated a specific transparency regime, referring in the justification to the UNCITRAL Rules on Transparency (Procedural Order N.5 Annex A). Information about this case is published on the website of the arbitral institution handling this case, and may be found on the website of ICSID (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/8)
Applicable arbitration rules: Rules of Procedure for Arbitration Proceedings of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Attached documents: None
Slovakia
Treaty: BIT United States of America - Slovak Republic, dated 22 October 1991
Economic sector: Mining and quarrying
Dispute status: Pending
Remarks: The Rules on Transparency apply in this case by agreement of the disputing parties (see article 1(2)(a) of the Transparency Rules) and as adjusted to ICSID proceedings. The arbitral institution handling the case was designated as the repository. Information may be found on the website of ICSID, case No. ARB/21/51.
Applicable arbitration rules: Rules of Procedure for Arbitration Proceedings of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Attached documents: None