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Veolia Propreté SAS v. Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/20)

Veolia Propreté SAS v. Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/20)

  • Proceeding
  • Materials
  • Procedural Details
Proceeding
Proceeding Materials Procedural Details
  • Subject of Dispute:
    Renewable energy generation enterprise
  • Economic Sector:
    Electric Power & Other Energy
  • Instrument(s) Invoked: (i)
    ECT (Energy Charter Treaty)
  • Applicable Rules:
    ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

  • Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies): (i)
    Veolia Propreté SAS (French)
  • Respondent(s):
    Italian Republic (Italian)
  • Date Registered:
    June 20, 2018
  • Date of Constitution of Tribunal:
    January 15, 2019
  • Composition of Tribunal

  • President:
    Eduardo ZULETA (Colombian) - Appointed by the Parties
  • Arbitrators:
    Judith GILL (British) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
    Laurence BOISSON DE CHAZOURNES (French, Swiss) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)
  • Party Representatives

  • Claimant(s):
    Mayer Brown, Paris, France
  • Respondent(s):
    Avvocatura Generale dello Stato, Rome, Italy
    Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Servizio per gli affari giuridici del contenzioso diplomatico e dei trattati, Rome, Italy
  • Language(s) of Proceeding:
    English
  • Status of Proceeding:
    Concluded
  • Outcome of Proceeding:
    September 26, 2025 -

    The Tribunal renders its award.

(b) Supplementary Decision Proceeding

  • Applicant(s)/Requesting Party(ies): (i)
    Claimant(s)
  • Date Registered:
    November 11, 2025
  • Party Representatives

  • Claimant(s):
    Mayer Brown, Paris, France
  • Respondent(s):
    Avvocato Generale dello Stato, Rome, Italy
    Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Servizio per gli affari giuridici del contenzioso diplomatico e dei trattati, Rome, Italy
  • Status of Proceeding:
    Pending
  • Latest Development:
    November 11, 2025 - The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for a supplementary decision of the award filed by Veolia Propreté SAS.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date Development
June 20, 2018

The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.

September 24, 2018

Following appointment by the Claimant, Judith Gill (British) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.

September 26, 2018

Following appointment by the Respondent, Laurence Boisson de Chazournes (Swiss/French) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.

January 12, 2019

Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Eduardo Zuleta (Colombian) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.

January 15, 2019

The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Eduardo Zuleta (Colombian), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Judith Gill (British), appointed by the Claimant; and Laurence Boisson de Chazournes (Swiss/French), appointed by the Respondent.

February 20, 2019

The proceeding is suspended until April 3, 2019, pursuant to the parties' agreement.

March 6, 2019

A non-disputing party files an application pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

March 12, 2019

The Tribunal issues a decision concerning the non-disputing party's application of March 6, 2019.

April 4, 2019

The suspension of the proceeding is extended until June 3, 2019, pursuant to the parties' agreement.

June 5, 2019

The suspension of the proceeding is further extended until December 2, 2019, pursuant to the parties' agreement.

February 10, 2020

The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.

March 6, 2020

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.

July 31, 2020

The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.

January 29, 2021

The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits and on jurisdiction.

February 24, 2021

A non-disputing party files an application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

March 3, 2021

Each party files observations on the non-disputing party's application.

March 24, 2021

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the non-disputing party's application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

May 28, 2021

Following exchanges, the Parties file requests for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents.

June 11, 2021

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning production of documents.

July 22, 2021

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning production of documents.

September 3, 2021

The Claimant files a reply on the merits and on jurisdiction.

February 21, 2022

The Respondent files a rejoinder on the merits and on jurisdiction.

April 22, 2023

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning the organization of the hearing.

May 9, 2023

The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of new evidence.

May 9, 2023

The Claimant files observations on the Respondent's request of May 9, 2023, and a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of new evidence.

May 9, 2023

The Respondent files observations on the Claimant's request of May 9, 2023.

May 10, 2023

The Tribunal decides on the admissibility of new evidence.

April 13, 2023

The Tribunal holds a pre-hearing organizational meeting with the parties by video-conference.

May 15, 2023 - May 19, 2023

The Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction and the merits in Madrid.

June 30, 2023

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning procedural matters.

October 20, 2023

Each party files a post-hearing brief.

September 11, 2025

The Tribunal declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 38(1).

September 26, 2025

The Tribunal renders its award.

(b) Supplementary Decision Proceeding

Date Development
November 11, 2025

The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for a supplementary decision of the award filed by Veolia Propreté SAS.

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