Our team has represented:
Peteris Pildegovics and SIA North Star in a EUR 450 million arbitration against the Kingdom of Norway relating to the destruction of our clients’ snow crab fishing and processing joint venture; we completed the hearing in London in November 2022; the award is pending
Infinito Gold in its US$321 million ICSID claim against the Republic of Costa Rica arising from the cancellation of its Crucitas gold mine for alleged environmental reasons; we obtained a favourable award on liability; the case remains ongoing regarding damages; we engaged in extensive negotiations and proceedings against a major shareholder and creditors, and worked with a litigation funder every step of the way.
Windstream Energy LLC in its successful arbitration against the Government of Canada arising from the cancellation of its offshore wind electricity project; our client was awarded CAD 28 million in damages and costs and is currently pursuing a second arbitration claim relating to further losses it suffered after the arbitration
A Canadian mining exploration company in its successful claim against the Republic of Ecuador arising from the cancellation of exploration permits for three copper projects; the client was awarded approximately USD 20 million.
A Canadian multinational nickel producer in an arbitration against the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and Société des Mines in connection with the cancellation of the client's mining licence for its nickel project following the Ivorian civil war; the case was successfully settled
The Romanian government in defending a claim concerning the alleged expropriation of film production studios; the case remains pending
Our team has represented and advised:
An international financial institution in two UNCITRAL arbitrations arising under grant agreements for the funding of health projects (respectively in West Africa and Eastern Europe); both cases successfully settled
Various international organizations in multiple international administrative disputes, including before the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal (ILOAT), ad hoc tribunals, and internal appeals committees
Various international organizations on a broad range of legal issues, including with respect to host country relations, privileges and immunities, grant agreements, financing, governance, negotiations involving public and private donors, employment conditions and relations, ethics and investigations
Various international organizations in the context of high-impact grant and donor negotiations and on issues of institutional design and policy
Portfolio management teams for an international financial institution with programmes in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Senegal, Togo, Mali, and Morocco, collectively responsible for a grant portfolio worth more than USD 2.1 billion.
An international foundation with programs in the fields of development, habitat, and culture on the review of its human resources rules and regulations and its international legal status in a Central Asian country
The International Center of Expertise in Montreal on Artificial Intelligence, one of the entities forming the Global Partnership on AI, on its organization and governance, the development of its governing instrument, and the launch of its operations
EGIDES, the International Francophone Alliance for Equality and Diversities, an international non-governmental organization representing the rights of the LGBTQI communities in Francophone countries, on its organization and governance, the development of its governing instrument, and the launch of its operations
Our team has represented:
A sovereign state in court proceedings to set aside a USD 50 billion arbitral award, the largest-ever investor-state arbitration award, arising from the oil & gas industry; the case remains pending
Pakistan International Airlines in assisting British Virgin Islands counsel in resisting enforcement of Tethyan Copper Company's USD 6 billion arbitral award against Pakistan
Vento Motorcycles in court proceedings to set aside a NAFTA arbitral award against Mexico concerning the unfair treatment of its motorcycle importation joint venture; the case remains pending
A major multinational company in successfully resisting the setting aside of their NAFTA arbitral award against the Government of Canada concerning mandatory “buy local” research and development expenses applied to the company's facilities
Stans Energy in court proceedings to enforce its arbitral award relating to the cancellation by the Kyrgyz Republic of the Kutessay open pit rare earths mine’s 20-year mining license
A Canadian nickel producer in court proceedings relating to an arbitration against a joint venture partner relating to the operation and maintenance of a processing plant at the Ambatovy nickel and cobalt mine in Madagascar
A French entrepreneur in enforcing an arbitral award relating to an agreement of purchase and sale of his invention in the orthodontics sector
A telephone directory services company in a successful application to stay an action in favour of arbitration in a matter concerning the sale of a directory business
Our team has represented:
A Canadian intermediate gold producer in a proposed claim against Mexico arising from the Mexican government’s failure to remove illegal blockades; the case was successfully resolved through negotiations with the Mexican government
A Canadian exploration-stage mining company in a dispute with its joint venture partner concerning a gold project in a French overseas territory; and advising on a potential future investor-state dispute
Several Canadian mining companies in an advisory capacity, providing advice concerning structuring of holding companies to maximize investment treaty protections, negotiations with governments and key stakeholders, and proactive dispute avoidance
Our team has represented:
A Canadian gold producer in an arbitration against a joint venture partner relating to a gold mine in Argentina
A major multinational commodities company in a successful international arbitration arising from the divestiture of rail and maritime transportation infrastructure in Western Canada; confidential result that was positive for our clients
A passenger train operator in an arbitration concerning passenger rail infrastructure; the case successfully settled
An automotive parts supplier in an international arbitration relating to an automotive parts supply agreement; the case successfully settled
Myriam Seers has acted as:
Sole arbitrator appointed by the parties in a dispute under the ICC Arbitration Rules concerning a software licensing agreement
Sole arbitrator appointed by the parties in a dispute under the DRC Arbitration Rules concerning damaged perishable goods
Emergency arbitrator appointed by the ICC International Court of Arbitration's Secretary-General concerning transportation infrastructure
Sole mediator-arbitrator appointed by the parties in an ad hoc mediation-arbitration concerning a franchise agreement
Sole arbitrator appointed by the ICC International Court of Arbitration in a case under the ICC Arbitration Rules concerning a loan agreement
Our team has represented:
Ontario Power Generation in an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada regarding rates for generated electricity
Brookfield Renewable Partners subsidiaries in court proceedings relating to the price escalation mechanism in power purchase agreements
Various renewable energy companies in proceedings before the Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal
Metrolinx in an application for judicial review regarding the Union-Pearson Express passenger train
Enbridge Gas, Union Gas, Toronto Hydro and the Small Business Utility Alliance in regulatory proceedings before the Ontario Energy Board
A Canadian life insurance company in litigation concerning alleged breaches of warranty under a share purchase agreement
The Canadian Bankers Association in an intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada concerning provincial governments' jurisdiction to regulate aspects of bank-issued credit cards
German automotive manufacturers in cases concerning alleged breaches of warranty
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