Stankovic & Partners (NSTLAW)‘s ’first-class dispute resolution practice’ is particularly active in international arbitrations, including high-value investment treaty matters. The team’s wide-ranging sector knowledge covers digital technology, energy, natural resources, construction, real estate, financial services, life sciences, and food and drink. The dispute resolution practice of name partner Nenad Stankovic encompasses court litigation, arbitration, and other forms of ADR; Andrej Savin’s caseload includes international commercial arbitrations; and Sara Pendjer ‘stands out for disputes work’. Promoted to partner during 2023, Andjelka Radovanović handles high-stakes litigation at both national and cross-border levels.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Τhe team is composed of dedicated professionals, who are up to date with the market, government policies and new trends, and always open to new challenges.’

  • 'Ready to address every single project with a fresh perspective. They are always reachable and responsive, and show clients on a daily basis how important the client and the matter is to them.’

  • ‘The collaboration and connection they create with the client distinguishes them. Easy communication, great value per money, and very well-educated staff with high-level knowledge of local practices.’

  • ‘Stankovic & Partners has a reputation both in Serbia and the surrounding region for its first-class dispute resolution practice.’

  • ‘They always provide a skilled and supportive service, and clients feel that they can trust them with the largest and most complex of disputes.’

  • ‘Nenad Stankovic has great vision. Professionalism and dedication at a high level.’

  • ‘Nenad Stankovic is a most trusted professional adviser, with a remarkable talent for handling complex disputes with energy and flair.’

  • ‘Sara Pendjer is now a key lawyer in the Serbian market - stands out for disputes work - recommended for her intelligence, excellent communication skills and strategic advice.’

Key clients

  • Rand Investments, Canada
  • Kalemegdan Investments Limited
  • Coropi Holdings Limited
  • Meggle
  • AIK banka (formerly Sberbank)
  • Proinvestments
  • Apatinska Pivara doo
  • Crveni signal
  • Brikel EAD
  • Kimberly group
  • Beauvallon
  • Hauzmajstor doo
  • PRO Alati SRB

Work highlights

  • Representing Rand Investments, along with several other claimants, in an international investment arbitration involving a breach of bilateral investment treaties between Canada and Serbia, and Cyprus and Serbia.
  • Acting in a €300m ICSID arbitration claim by real estate investor BRIF TRES (and its wholly-owned subsidiary BRIF T-C), arising from a new shopping centre in Belgrade and involving allegations of a breach of the investment treaty with the Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union.
  • Representing Apatinska brewery in numerous dispute resolution matters.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nenad Stankovic, Sara Pendjer

Other key lawyers

Andrej Savin, Andjelka Radovanović, Mitar Simonovic, Luka Marosiuk