Case Details

Ferrer Internacional S.A. v. Republic of Ecuador (ICSID Case No. ARB/25/46)

President:

Valeria GALÍNDEZ (Argentine, Brazilian) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Ignacio SUAREZ ANZORENA (Argentine) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Sabina SACCO (Chilean, Italian, Salvadoran) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Claimant(s):

Coronel & Pérez, Guayaquil, Quito, Ecuador
Respondent(s):

Procuraduría General del Estado, Quito, Ecuador
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

September 1, 2026 - The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Valeria Galíndez (Brazilian, Argentinian), President, appointed by the Parties; Ignacio Suarez Anzorena (Argentinian), appointed by Claimant; and Sabina Sacco (Chilean, Italian, Salvadoran), appointed by Respondent.

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Date	Development
October 29, 2025	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
January 12, 2026	The proceeding is suspended for non-payment of the required advances pursuant to ICSID Administrative and Financial Regulation 16(2)(b).
April 8, 2026	The proceeding is resumed following payment of the required advances.
June 18, 2026	Following appointment by the Claimant, C. Ignacio Suarez Anzorena (Argentine) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
July 5, 2026	Following appointment by the Respondent, Sabina Sacco (Chilean, Italian, Salvadoran) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.
August 31, 2026	Following appointment by agreement of the Parties, Valeria Galíndez (Brazilian/Argentine) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.
September 1, 2026	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Valeria Galíndez (Brazilian, Argentinian), President, appointed by the Parties; Ignacio Suarez Anzorena (Argentinian), appointed by Claimant; and Sabina Sacco (Chilean, Italian, Salvadoran), appointed by Respondent.