The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia hosted on November 25 the Slovenian Arbitration Conference 2025, organized by the Permanent Arbitration at the CCIS. The event attracted a wide range of professionals – representatives of legal practice, academia, and experienced experts in alternative dispute resolution. This year’s theme, “Development Trends in International Arbitration: From the Role of States to the Management of Construction Disputes,” highlighted key trends and challenges in the international business environment. Experts from Slovenia and abroad discussed three topics that are currently shaping arbitration practice.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia hosted on November 25 the Slovenian Arbitration Conference 2025, organized by the Permanent Arbitration at the CCIS. The event attracted a wide range of professionals – representatives of legal practice, academia, and experienced experts in alternative dispute resolution. This year’s theme, “Development Trends in International Arbitration: From the Role of States to the Management of Construction Disputes,” highlighted key trends and challenges in the international business environment. Experts from Slovenia and abroad discussed three topics that are currently shaping arbitration practice.
The introductory panel shed light on the role of the state and state bodies in arbitration proceedings. The panelists presented the experiences of the State Attorney’s Office in international disputes and the changes following the Achmea judgment. Particular attention was paid to managing parallel proceedings between arbitration and domestic courts.
The second panel focused on mechanisms for preventing disputes and on effective dispute-resolution management. Experts presented options for avoiding conflicts through appropriate contractual risk allocation, as well as practical aspects of multi-tier dispute-resolution procedures.
The final panel concentrated on construction arbitration, where disputes are often demanding and technically complex. Speakers highlighted the management of claims for time extensions, evidentiary standards, and the importance of careful project planning from the perspective of contractors.
With strong attendance, the event once again confirmed that the Ljubljana Arbitration Centre at the CCIS remains an important hub of knowledge, practice, and the exchange of experience in the field of international arbitration. Expert discussions significantly contribute to the development of practice and to strengthening trust in alternative methods of resolving commercial disputes. “At the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, we firmly believe that effective dispute resolution is the foundation of a competitive and trustworthy business environment,” said Marko Djinović, MSc, Executive Director of the CCIS for a Competitive Business Environment.
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