Areas of expertise
International arbitration and legal transactions with an international element
The members of our team have vast knowledge and experience in the procedures of investment arbitration in accordance with the rules of the ICSID Convention, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, as well as the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Quality and comprehensive legal protection of the client’s interests is guaranteed in all stages of the arbitration procedure, including:
- negotiating arbitration clauses, assessment of the best applicable law in the interest of the parties, number of arbitrators, the value of the potential procedure, and the need for mediation as a preliminary action;
- submitting of the request for arbitration and responses to the requests for arbitration;
- realization of all necessary actions in the goal of the constitution of the arbitration tribunal and appointment of arbitrators with experience in the specific field of law;
- representing of the client’s interests during procedural conferences, in order to define the best Terms of Reference;
- initiation of the procedure for appointment of emergency arbitrators, and adoption of conservation and temporary measures;
- representing client’s interests throughout the procedure, until the final arbitration decision;
- conducting the procedure of recognition of the foreign arbitration decisions and executing arbitration decisions before local courts;
- representation in mediation procedures before competent international institutions, with the aim of concluding enforceable settlement and resolution of disputed relations between parties;
- negotiation, contracting, and resolution of disputed relations arising from the contract with the international element, with special attention to contracts under international trade law and distribution.
The members of the arbitration team were successfully involved in some of the largest and most complex commercial and investment arbitrations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Region, representing the interests of clients in the following proceedings:
- legal counsel for the defendant before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes from Washington (ICSID), the estimated value of BAM 1.4 billion;
- legal counsel and representing of the defendant in the proceedings from the field of investments before the ad hoc arbitration tribunal in Belgrade, the estimated value of BAM 1.4 billion;
- representation of the claimant in the arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in the procedure referring to the contract for construction of the wastewater treatment plant, under the rules of Swiss law, value BAM 2.5 Mio.;
- representation of the claimant in the arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in the procedure referring to the contract for construction of a hospital, value BAM 2.7 Mio.;
- representation of the claimant in the arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in the procedure referring to the contract for distribution of medications, under the rules of British law, value BAM 3.6 Mio.;
- representation of the claimant in the arbitration proceedings referring to the contract for distribution of cosmetic products, under the rules of British law, value BAM 1.9 Mio..
In cooperation with a network of experienced and qualified legal associates, who strictly respect the boundaries of existing relationships with clients and the confidentiality of cooperation, we are able to provide successful representation in arbitration proceedings conducted under the law and laws of many countries. The ability of each member of our team to work with partner law firms, legal and industry experts, and in-house legal representatives ensures high standards and the successful resolution of the most complex cases. Due to the diversity of the arbitration team, we offer clients advice in different languages and a good knowledge of the market in a wide range of jurisdictions (from the Middle East, through Europe to South America).
We are actively involved in the work of the Arbitration Court of the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we cooperate with the arbitration courts and judges in the region, in order to have the best network of associates for our clients to solve any legal issue related to local of international arbitration.
Contact persons
Adi Ibrahimović
Attorney at Law │ Managing Partner
Areas of expertise: Corporate Law; M&A; Competition law; Tax law; Taxes; Dispute resolution.
