Arbitration News

AmCham’s Legal Affairs Committee met with the Deputy Chair of KJC

Prishtina, April 8, 2022 – To discuss the objectives and projects of AmCham’s Legal Affairs Committee, and to address the impact of the Commercial Court, the committee met with state judicial institutions and representatives of the USAID Commercial Justice Activity. Qerim Ademaj, Deputy Chair of the Kosovo Judicial Council, said that since the Council intends
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo celebrates 18 years of service to the business community

On March 24, the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo celebrated 18 years of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. Throughout these years, AmCham, along with its members, has been dedicated to improving the business environment in Kosovo and creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs and new ideas. Jeffrey M. Hovenier, the U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, who
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Kosovo Arbitration Week ends with a discussion on the benefits of arbitration

Prishtina, March 18, 2022 – Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation constitute an opportunity for businesses due to the efficiency and other benefits, therefore their use in Kosovo should be encouraged. The importance of utilizing the benefits of arbitration was the focus of the activity, which also marked the end of Arbitration
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Recognizing arbitration awards: Arbitration and Commercial Court

Prishtina, March 17, 2022 – During the arbitration week organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo and the USAID Commercial Justice Activity, the topic of recognizing arbitration awards have been addressed, in particular the discussion about arbitration and the Commercial Court. Eros Gashi, the Senior Political Advisor to the Minister of Justice, said
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Women’s involvement in arbitration, critical to a sound legal judgement

Prishtina, March 16, 2022 – Women in Arbitration is one of the topics that is discussed every year in the framework of Arbitration Week, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo in cooperation with the USAID Commercial Justice Activity, and also a topic that needs special attention, given the important role it has.
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AmCham established the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Committee

Prishtina, February 8, 2022 – The American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo held today the inaugural meeting of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Committee. The committee will inter alia address the specific issues of the companies of this sector and promote companies in particular and the entire industry in general. The members of the new
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The role of the Assembly in advancing legislation to facilitate the activity of doing business

Prishtina, February 7, 2022 – The Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, through its members of parliament and parliamentary committees can improve the quality of the content of the legislation of the Republic of Kosovo, by undertaking new legal initiatives or draft laws processed by the executive, while the comments of business organizations or the
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Properly drafting Contracts avoids sending cases to Court

Prishtina, December 21, 2021– Drafting contracts, the role of lawyers, the building blocks on which a contract is built, arbitration and dispute resolution were some of the topics addressed at the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo today. Visar Ramaj, RPHS Law Partner, claimed that drafting contracts is more of an art than a science.
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The Kosovo Arbitration Center marks a decade; there is a rise in the number of cases in the Arbitration Center

Prishtina, December 7, 2021– The American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo and USAID Commercial Justice Activity organized the “10 Years of Arbitration in Kosovo” event. For ten years, Kosovo businesses have had access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, provided by two institutions in Kosovo, including the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo. In his introductory
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Kosovo continues to face challenges in sustainable development despite recent improvements

Prishtina, November 10, 2021– To discuss sustainable development and entrepreneurship in Kosovo, the American Chamber of Commerce organized its next forum, with stakeholders from the U.S. Embassy, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. Economic and Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy Valerie Tucker said that sustainable development is a sector that has potential for investment.
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