Arbitration in Serbia is governed primarily by the Arbitration Act of 2006, based on the UNCITRAL Model Law (1985). This framework provides a structured yet flexible approach to resolving disputes outside of traditional court systems. It adheres to the principles of autonomy, fairness, and neutrality while providing a swift and cost-effective dispute resolution mechanism. Legal Framework […]
Arbitrations and Related Cases Involving Rio Tinto
Arbitration is an important mechanism for resolving mining disputes, which are often complex, high-stakes disputes involving tens of millions of dollars or more. As a prime example of a company engaged in mining and associated controversies, Rio Tinto stands out. This British-Australian multinational corporation is among the largest metal and mining firms globally, and it […]
Investor-State Arbitrations Against Serbia
Numerous countries have faced investor-State arbitrations, including Serbia. This snapshot of reported investor-State arbitrations against Serbia to date is intended to give a quick overview of the dominant issues arising in the investor-State arbitrations against Serbia. The reported cases of investor-State arbitrations against Serbia are briefly discussed below. Mera Investment Fund Limited v. Republic of […]
International Commercial Arbitration in Serbia
International commercial arbitration is a popular method for resolving international commercial disputes in Serbia and a preferable alternative to State courts, where proceedings remain slow and can take years to a final judgement. The arbitration regime in Serbia was enhanced when, in 2006, the Serbian government passed a new Serbian Arbitration Act, a modern law adopted […]
METAL VM J.S. V. JANINA (ARB/01/11) – AWARD
The arbitration award in Metal VM J.S. v. Janina was the first award to be rendered by the Arbitration Court of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce. This arbitration concerned a dispute arising out of a sales contract signed in 2009 between Metal VM (a Serbian corporation) and Janina (a Kosovo corporation) regarding electric boilers to […]