Case Details

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd. v. Republic of Panama (ICSID Case No. ARB/25/18)

President:

Gabrielle KAUFMANN-KOHLER (Swiss) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Bernard HANOTIAU (Belgian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Mónica PINTO (Argentine) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Claimant(s):

Sullivan & Cromwell, New York, NY and Washington D.C., U.S.A.
Respondent(s):

Dirección Nacional de Administración de Tratados Comerciales Internacionales y de Defensa Comercial; Ministerio de Comercio e Industrias de Panamá
Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Washington D.C., U.S.A.
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

September 10, 2025 - The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler (Swiss), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Bernard Hanotiau (Belgian), appointed by the Claimant; and Mónica Pinto (Argentine), appointed by the Respondent.

No References Available.

Date	Development
April 11, 2025	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
April 11, 2025	The proceeding is suspended pursuant to Arbitration Rule 54(7).
May 14, 2025	Following appointment by the Claimant, Bernard Hanotiau (Belgian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
June 4, 2025	Following appointment by the Respondent, Mónica Pinto (Argentine) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.
September 9, 2025	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler (Swiss) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.
September 10, 2025	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler (Swiss), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Bernard Hanotiau (Belgian), appointed by the Claimant; and Mónica Pinto (Argentine), appointed by the Respondent.