Case Details

Ruby River Capital LLC v. Canada (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/5)

Subject of Dispute:

Liquefied natural gas facility and natural gas pipeline projects
Economic Sector:

Oil, Gas & Mining
Instrument(s) Invoked:

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

President:

Carole MALINVAUD (French) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Barton LEGUM (U.S.) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Zachary DOUGLAS (Australian, Swiss) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Claimant(s):

Steptoe & Johnson, London, U.K.
Respondent(s):

Trade Law Bureau, Ottawa, Canada
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

October 17, 2023 - The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality matters.

Request for Arbitration

Procedural Order No. 1

Procedural Order No. 2

Request for Arbitration (February 17, 2023) English (Original)

Procedural Order No. 1 (August 23, 2023) English (Original); French (Original)

Procedural Order No. 2 (October 17, 2023) English (Original); French (Original)

Date	Development
March 9, 2023	The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
March 27, 2023	Following appointment by the Claimant, Barton Legum (U.S.) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
May 4, 2023	Following appointment by the Respondent, Zachary Douglas (Australian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
June 22, 2023	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Carole Malinvaud (French) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.
June 22, 2023	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Carole Malinvaud (French), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Barton Legum (U.S.), appointed by the Claimant; and Zachary Douglas (Australian), appointed by the Respondent.
August 2, 2023	The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.
August 23, 2023	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.
October 17, 2023	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality matters.