This note provides an overview of Montenegro’s arbitration framework, exploring its legal basis, procedural aspects, and advantages. Background As a former federal republic of the ex-Yugoslavia, Montenegro was part of its legal framework. Yugoslavia founded the Foreign Trade Arbitration in Belgrade in 1947.[1] Although arbitration was first reserved only for disputes with foreigners, the system […]
Montenegro Arbitration
New Montenegro UNCITRAL Arbitration
A new Montegro UNCITRAL arbitration has begun. The small Balkan state has had a strong track record since joining ICSID in 2012. We have already reported on two recent ICSID cases against Montenegro, both decided in favour of the state. However, it seems like this is not the end of the road. Russian oligarch Oleg […]
Montenegro ICSID Arbitration Track Record
Since signing the ICSID Convention in 2012, Montenegro’s ICSID arbitration track record has been perfect. Montenegro has now been successful in both cases brought against it under the ICSID Convention. MNSS BV and Recupero Credito Acciaio NV v. Montenegro (ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/12/8) First, Montenegro prevailed in a dispute with MNSS BV and Recupero Credito Acciao, Netherlands-registered investors in a […]
