Meet the VIAC Ambassadors
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Ambassadors
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Profiles
Moldova
Sorin Dolea
"Vienna has always been a dispute resolution center, particularly for center and eastern european parties. Having the privilege to practice arbitration in Vienna, I had a chance and an honor to be involved in arbitrations administered by VIAC and conducted under its rules. VIAC's flexibility, culture understanding and geographic closeness…
Montenegro
Teodora Vujošević
“I am honoured to serve as a VIAC Ambassador for Montenegro, a jurisdiction experiencing increasing international investment and a growing need for reliable dispute resolution. VIAC’s combination of neutrality, procedural efficiency and recognised institutional expertise, coupled with strong regional understanding, makes it a particularly suitable forum for disputes arising in…
Montenegro
Ognjen Ćipović
"As an arbitration practitioner from the CEE region, I was naturally attracted by the advantages of VIAC and its strong focus on the region. There are very few major arbitral institutions that understand the legislative framework in the region as well as VIAC, owing to the shared legal history. This,…
Netherlands
Emilie Pardoen
"I’m truly honoured to serve as the Dutch VIAC Ambassador. With part of my roots in Vienna, I feel a deep personal connection to Vienna and to VIAC’s mission. Positioned at the heart of Europe, VIAC plays a unique role in connecting East and West - offering a trusted platform…
North Macedonia
Ilija Mitrev Penushliski
"I was attracted by VIAC because I consider it to be the natural arbitration hub for the region of Central, East and Southeast Europe where arbitration is on a steady uptick. VIAC offers the highly-professional and modern service of a top international institution, but is at the same time attune…
People's Republic of China
Daisy Chen
"I am honored to serve as the VIAC China Ambassador and look forward to promoting VIAC and international arbitration in the region. VIAC’s reputation for impartiality, efficiency, and its ability to handle complex cross-border disputes make it a key player in global arbitration. My experience in helping Austrian clients recover…
Poland
Marek Jeżewski
"I am thrilled to represent VIAC in Poland and having a chance to contribute to its expansion as a leading global arbitration institution. I look forward to working with VIAC community in promoting peaceful resolution of commercial and investment disputes."
Republic of Korea
Sup-Joon Byun
"Regarding my interest in VIAC, I have recently worked on arbitration matters with Austrian clients and Austrian co-counsel involving Korean companies, and I believe that Vienna has the potential to replace Singapore and Hong Kong as the preferred neutral arbitration destination for Korean users. I look forward to contributing as…
Romania
Violeta Saranciuc
"Next generation industries fast growing in CEE, but also the traditional ones facing challenges from post-pandemic supply issues and instability in the region, want modern, flexible and efficient dispute resolution methods. The international arbitration community should now, more than ever, actively listen to users’ views to understand their changing needs…
Romania
Sofia-Elena Cozac
"Why VIAC? Because VIAC is built on the Austrian arbitration tradition and reunites the most renowned international arbitration experts, having an awareness of the business sectors, with a view to fairness and rapidity in the interest of the parties involved."
Scotland
Stephanie McTighe
"I applied to be a VIAC Ambassador because I’ve used VIAC on behalf of a client and was struck by its efficiency and cost effectiveness. As technology advances rapidly, I found its document portal was slick and saved time. The client also benefited from proportionate fees and a forum well…
Serbia
Sonja Otenhajmer
“I am excited to join the VIAC CAN initiative and act as ambassador for Serbia, a country showing great potential for further development in the area of international arbitration. I am confident that we can strengthen and further develop our international network of professionals and by working together, continue raising…
Serbia
Milica Savić
"I was excited about the VIAC CAN programme as I saw it as a great opportunity to additionally promote arbitration as a preferred dispute resolution mechanism in Serbia and the region, but also a way to exchange ideas and experiences with a diverse group of talented professionals. Although I work…
Slovakia
Eva Dragúňová
"Given its exceptional reputation, efficiency, and accessibility, I consider VIAC to be a natural choice for Slovak entities seeking to resolve their disputes through arbitration or mediation. Therefore, I am truly honored to be appointed VIAC Ambassador for the Slovak Republic and, in this role, to advocate for VIAC and…
Slovakia
Lucia Miklánková
"As a VIAC Ambassador for Slovakia, I am looking forward to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of arbitration within our legal community. VIAC's commitment to excellence, and its tailored approach to dispute resolution make it an invaluable partner for Slovak businesses seeking efficient and impartial outcomes. By promoting VIAC's…
Slovenia
Minu Anamaria Gvardjančič
"Joining the VIAC CAN is a great honour and privilege for me. The Network provides an outstanding platform for collaboration with distinguished colleagues around the world and allows us to contribute to the promotion of arbitration and VIAC as premier arbitration institution in the CEE region and beyond."
