Arbitration

Real Experience in Domestic and International Arbitration

In arbitration, success does not belong to the party that writes more, but to the party that builds the right strategy at the right time. At Sora & Asociații, we provide specialized legal assistance in domestic and international arbitration, in complex commercial and technical disputes with high stakes.

We represent clients at every stage of the arbitral process: from the analysis of the arbitration agreement and the drafting of the request for arbitration, to the defence, counterclaims, taking of evidence, hearings, and post-award proceedings.

ICC Paris Arbitration

Our lawyers can represent clients in arbitrations conducted before the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce – Paris (ICC Paris), one of the most respected arbitral institutions worldwide.

We provide assistance and representation in proceedings conducted in Romanian, English, French, or Italian, with an approach tailored to the international nature of the dispute and the client’s commercial interests.

We can assist in all phases of the arbitration, including:

• drafting and filing the request for arbitration;
• preparing the defence;
• filing counterclaims;
• handling the evidentiary phase;
• presenting the case before the arbitral tribunal;
• defining and adjusting the procedural strategy throughout the proceedings.

VIAC Arbitration – Vienna International Arbitral Centre

Sora & Asociații can assist and represent clients in arbitrations conducted before the VIAC – Vienna International Arbitral Centre, one of the leading arbitral institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.

In addition, the managing partner of Sora & Asociații, Radu Valentin SORA, together with Cristina Florescu, contributed to the Romanian translation of the VIAC Rules of Arbitration and Mediation 2021.

We are able to assist clients throughout all stages of VIAC arbitrations, including:

• analysing the arbitration agreement;
• drafting the request for arbitration;
• preparing the defence;
• filing counterclaims;
• representation before the arbitral tribunal;
• coordinating the procedural and evidentiary strategy.

Arbitration in FIDIC Matters

In FIDIC arbitration, the difference is made by practical experience and a real understanding of the contractual, technical, and financial mechanisms of the project.

Sora & Asociații has relevant experience in arbitrations and disputes arising out of FIDIC contracts, including proceedings before DAB / DAAB, as well as in the arbitration stage itself.

Our assistance includes:

• preparing and pursuing claims;
• contractual and strategic analysis of disputes;
• representation in pre-arbitral proceedings;
• drafting requests for arbitration and statements of defence;
• handling complex disputes arising out of the performance of FIDIC contracts.

The Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania

We are specialized in advising and representing clients in arbitrations conducted before the Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania.

We provide full assistance at every stage of the proceedings, including:

• drafting the request for arbitration;
• preparing the defence;
• filing counterclaims;
• representation before the arbitral tribunal;
• assistance in setting-aside proceedings, where necessary.

This institution should not be confused with the Court of Arbitration attached to the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is a separate institution.

Strategic Experience in Construction Arbitration

The managing partner of Sora & Asociații, Mr. Radu Valentin SORA, in addition to having acted as an arbitrator in disputes arising out of FIDIC contracts, has more than 20 years of experience in the negotiation, administration, and performance of FIDIC contracts.

Together with his team, he has also been involved in expert work carried out in arbitration proceedings, including with regard to:

• technical matters;
• financial matters;
• quantities;
• determinations;
• DAB proceedings;
• FIDIC arbitrations and litigation;
• enforcement of final decisions rendered in such cases.

Real Technical Support, Not Just Legal Assistance

In technical arbitrations, especially in the construction sector, legal arguments must be supported by a strong technical foundation.

For this reason, the Sora & Asociații team works together with experienced engineers specialized in:

• design;
• road and bridge construction;
• civil construction.

This integrated approach allows us to handle complex cases with coherent legal, technical, and financial arguments.

Why Sora & Asociații

Because arbitration requires more than legal knowledge. It requires:

• real experience;
• strategy;
• procedural discipline;
• speed of reaction;
• strength in argumentation;
• a clear focus on results.

At Sora & Asociații, we represent clients who need lawyers capable of handling difficult commercial and technical arbitrations before both domestic and international arbitral tribunals.

In Arbitration, Choosing the Right Lawyer Is a Strategic Decision

When the stakes are high, generic legal assistance is not enough. You need lawyers who understand the dispute, the procedure, the commercial pressure, and the final objective.

Sora & Asociații provides arbitration representation for clients looking for experience, determination, and results.