Time: 10:30 to 15:00 CET
Venue: Europe House, Sarajevo

Several recent arbitration cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina have attracted significant public attention. The program will explore the field of arbitration in Southeast Europe while taking into consideration ways in which it is currently practiced will impact the region both internally and on a grander more global scale. The program will be divided into two segments which will discuss landmark cases in Southeast Europe and how arbitration has evolved within the region. The event will conclude with closing remarks followed by a networking opportunity over catering at the venue.

#YoungITATalks is a series of local events presented around the world, featuring talks, workshops or interviews that cover a wide range of subjects relating to arbitration. The #YoungITATalks series is designed for education, conversation and sharing knowledge and experiences among young practitioners.

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Schedule and Faculty

10:30-11:00 - Registration

11:00-11:10 - Opening Remarks

11:10-11:20 Young ITA Presentation

11:20-12:30 Panel I - Segment 1: Landmark Cases in the SEE Region

The first segment will feature a substantive discussion of landmark arbitral cases that have shaped the development of dispute resolution across the SEE region. It would focus on lessons learned from relevant landmark cases that established a way forward in terms of dispute resolution. The discussion will include both investment and commercial arbitrations, as well as relevant court judgments. Its purpose is to demonstrate the broader significance of arbitration in the SEE region and its contribution to the development of international arbitration.

Moderator: Dragana Nikolić, Young ITA Co-Chair for the CEE, Queritius (Serbia/Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Speakers

Stefan Jovanović, Secretary, Belgrade Arbitration Center (Serbia), Assistant Lecturer at the Law Faculty University of Belgrade
Derviš Klokić, Intern, Dimitrijević and Partners (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Luka Marosiuk, Attorney at Law, Nikčević Kapor (Serbia)
Velislava Hristova, Attorney at Law, independent (Bulgaria)

12:30-12:50 - Break

12:50-14:00 - Panel II - Segment 2: Regional Evolution vs. Global Hubs

The second segment will examine the region’s progress in the field of arbitration by comparing its development with that of leading international arbitration hubs, highlighting how local expertise and practice evolve in response to global trends. The discussion will explore how the region is adapting to a rapidly evolving dispute resolution landscape and how local expertise is being shaped by both regional experience and international best practices. Particular attention will be given to the role of regional arbitration centres, highlighting their growing capacity and potential to administer small-value and other comparable commercial disputes efficiently.

Moderator: Fahira Brodlija, Association ARBITRI (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Speakers:

Zrinka Prelić Mustafa, Law office Zrinka Mustafa Prelić (Zagreb, Croatia)
Amila Pivić, Attorney at law (Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Kabir Duggal, Partner, Akin Gump (New York, USA)
Nika Rassadina, Attorney at law, CMS (Munich, Germany)

14:00-15:00 - Networking

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Arbitration in the SEE Region: Where Practice Meets Potential

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