In addition to Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr‘s commercial and investment treaty arbitration expertise, the group covers construction, insolvency, energy, and labour law-related disputes. Jelena Bezarević Pajić is ’an outstanding arbitrator practitioner’; Nataša Lalatović Đorđević specialises in commercial and corporate litigation, and investment and commercial arbitrations; and Slaven Moravčević acts in investor-state and commercial arbitrations. The practice additionally features corporate and M&A head Matija Vojnović, who also assists with high-stakes arbitrations, and the ‘exceptionally bright’ Vanja Tica. Tanja Šumar and Dragana Nikolić are other experienced practitioners.

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‘The arbitration team in Belgrade is top flight, competing with bigger rivals in Western European capitals at highly-competitive rates.’
‘Their attention to detail and ability to master the facts in Balkan-related arbitration matters is unmatched.’
‘The whole team is a pleasure to work with in every respect.’
‘Slaven Moravčević provides great motivation and support for the team and ensures each member has all they need to perform at their peak, while also providing fantastic strategic guidance and invaluable insights into regional legal issues and practices.’
‘Jelena Bezarević Pajić sees the whole picture, always remaining on top of the strategy and consistently ensuring effective implementation of such strategy.’
‘Jelena Bezarević Pajić is an outstanding arbitrator practitioner and a seasoned leader. Her outstanding skills in arbitration have earned her a reputation for fairness, precision and success in resolving complex disputes.’
‘Tanja Šumar has superb organisational and case-management skills.’
‘Vanja Tica is an exceptionally bright and knowledgeable attorney. Clients and colleagues alike hold her in high regard for her sharp intellect and ability to navigate complex legal matters.’

Acting as lead counsel to three claimants (United Group, Adria Serbia Holdco and Serbia Broadband–srpske kablovske mreže d.o.o. Beograd) bringing an investment treaty claim against the Republic of Serbia.
Successfully acted for Mera in an ICSID arbitration against Serbia for compensation for expropriated investments.
Acted for United Group in a high-value litigation concerning an unfair competition claim raised by the state-owned telecoms incumbent.