Band 1
Provided by Dalibor Valinčić
International Arbitration, Investment Treaty Arbitration (ISDS), Commercial Arbitration, Cross-border Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Energy and infrastructure disputes
Partner, Queritius (since 2023), Zagreb office, Partner, Wolf Theiss, Zagreb (international arbitration and dispute resolution group) 2008-2017 and 2019-2023, Visiting International Advisor, Dechert LLP, Washington, D.C. (2018)
ICC Commission on Arbitration, Croatian ICC National Committee, International Bar Association (IBA), Arbitration Committee – former officer and co-head of the Eastern Europe Group
Author of the Croatian version of the ICCA's Guide to the Interpretation of the 1958 New York Convention: A Handbook for Judges, author of the Croatian chapter in the Kluwer Arbitration – International Arbitration Country Information, co-author of chapters in Global Arbitration Review – Guide to Evidence in International Arbitration, co-author in GAR Guide to Investment Treaty Protection and Enforcement, Contributor to publications and commentary on international arbitration
Representative clients include:
Multinational energy companies. Real estate investors, Financial institutions, International corporations involved in cross-border disputes
Dalibor Valinčić has extensive experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in complex international disputes. His work highlights include advising MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Company Plc in a high-profile investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Croatia arising out of energy sector investments. He has also acted as counsel in disputes concerning major infrastructure projects, including an UNCITRAL arbitration relating to the construction and operation of a water processing plant.
Dalibor regularly represents multinational corporations in arbitration proceedings conducted under the VIAC, ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules, across sectors such as energy, construction and commercial transactions. In addition to his counsel work, he also sits as an arbitrator in disputes arising from business acquisitions, including post-M&A and shareholder disputes in the hospitality sector.
Energy and oil & gas disputes, Construction and infrastructure disputes, Hospitality and real estate disputes, Distribution and food industry disputes, Investment treaty disputes under bilateral and multilateral treaties (including the Energy Charter Treaty)
Central and Eastern Europe
International arbitration forums (ICC, ICSID, VIAC, UNCITRAL)
Croatia
English, Croatian
20+ years of experience in dispute resolution.
Extensive experience in investment treaty arbitration and international commercial arbitration.
Representation of clients in complex cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Queen Mary University of London
LL.M., International and Comparative Dispute Resolution
2008 - 2009
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Law
Law Degree
1998 - 2004
Band 1, Dispute Resolution (Croatia)
Chambers & Partners
Leading Individual, Dispute Resolution (Croatia)
Legal 500
Arbitration
Lexology
Provided by Chambers
Dalibor Valinčić is well equipped to handle cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration, with notable highlights in criminal litigation as well. His clients include those in the real estate and natural resources industries.
Provided by Chambers
Dalibor Valinčić is not only a distinguished practitioner, but also a friendly person.
Dalibor Valinčić really thinks about all aspects of a matter, he thinks strategically and considers the matter as a whole. He is really talented, gives targeted advice and strategic input.
Dalibor Valinčić is not only a distinguished practitioner, but also a friendly person.
Dalibor Valinčić really thinks about all aspects of a matter, he thinks strategically and considers the matter as a whole. He is really talented, gives targeted advice and strategic input.
Provided by Queritius
Energy and Utilities
Property, Construction and Infrastructure
Leisure and Hospitality
Retail and Consumer