Lauden Wins International Arbitration and Saves USD 215 Million for the State
On September 26, 2025, the Ecuadorian State achieved a landmark victory in an investment arbitration filed by the U.S. company Lynton Trading Ltd. before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
The claim, submitted under the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between Ecuador and the United States, sought compensation of USD 214 million plus interest for alleged damages resulting from regulatory measures related to the prohibition of gambling in the country.
