Case Details

Gestion Bayonne Inc. and 9048-4957 Québec Inc. v. Republic of Costa Rica (ICSID Case No. ARB/25/33)

Subject of Dispute:

Waste management services
Economic Sector:

Water, Sanitation & Flood Protection
Instrument(s) Invoked:

BIT Costa Rica - Canada 1998
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Gestion Bayonne Inc. (Canadian), 9048-4957 Québec Inc. (Canadian)
Respondent(s):

Republic of Costa Rica (Costa Rican)
Date Registered:

July 14, 2025

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Bennett Jones, Montreal and Toronto, Canada
Respondent(s):

Ministerio de Comercio Exterior (COMEX), San José, Costa Rica
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

April 13, 2026 - Following appointment by the Respondent, Eduardo Silva Romero (Colombian/French) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
July 14, 2025	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
February 12, 2026	Following appointment by the Claimants, Deva Villanúa (Spanish) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.
April 13, 2026	Following appointment by the Respondent, Eduardo Silva Romero (Colombian/French) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.