Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr’s dispute resolution team in Serbia is best known for its work on investment treaties and international commercial arbitration. The group is frequently instructed by states, state-owned entities and multinational corporates on disputes arising out of infrastructure, energy, telecoms and regulated sectors. Slaven Moravčević co-heads the practice, alongside Nataša Lalatović Đorđević and Jelena Bezarević Pajić, who are closely involved in arbitration mandates. Matija Vojnovic contributes experience from complex corporate and energy-related disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Slaven Moravcevic is a standout arbitration lawyer - his strategic input is spot on and he is an all-around excellent lawyer to have on your side. Jelena Bezarević is a tenacious and technically superb arbitration lawyer: she is in full command of the detail and is highly intelligent and strategic. Vanja Tica is the next generation star of the arbitration team - she is across everything, knows everything about the case, deals with clients superbly, and is at the top of her game. Blagoje Milosevic is a fantastic associate - he navigates factual and technical detail with equal agility and manages all aspects of cases superbly.
- Schoenherr has a top-quality arbitration team in Belgrade; they are excellent practitioners and have great strength in depth: from associates through to partners, the whole team knows arbitration inside and out and manages to focus on both the detail and the strategic picture at the same time.
- ‘MVP in Belgrade punches well above its weight. They are diligent, timely and super responsive -- and bring results.’
- ‘MVP's attention to detail and even more so ability to navigate across jurisdictions and legal and business culture is invaluable.’
- ‘The team combines unmatched regional knowledge with deep expertise in handling complex matters under all major arbitral rules, making it the go-to choice for clients navigating cross-border disputes in this part of Europe.'
- 'What sets the firm apart is not only the scale of its resources—allowing it to quickly assemble large and highly skilled teams—but also its ability to integrate local insight with international best practices. Clients value the firm’s forward-looking approach, as it leverages advanced technology to streamline case management and enhance efficiency, while maintaining a culture of collaboration and open communication.'
Key clients
- VA INTERTRADING AG
- Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- United Group B.V.
- Adria Serbia Holdco B.V.
- Serbia Broadband – Srpske kablovske mreže
- Rio Tinto
- Mera Investment Fund Limited
- Cooper Standard d.o.o. Sremska Mitrovica
- Wolt
- Halkbank
- Greiner Packaging
- State of Montenegro
Work highlights
Representing Bosnia and Herzegovina in an UNCITRAL investment arbitration initiated.
Representing three claimants in one of the most recent investment treaty claims against the Republic of Serbia.
Represents APG, SGA and Alma Quattro, as claimants, in a multimillion EUR investment treaty arbitration against Serbia before ICSID.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nataša Lalatović Djordjević
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Blagoje Milošević
Vanja Tica
Practice head
Slaven Moravčević; Nataša Lalatović Đorđević; Jelena Bezarević Pajić
Other key lawyers
Matija Vojnovic; Vanja Tica; Blagoje Milošević