Can I challenge an arbitration award in Serbia if the arbitrator ignored key evidence?

In Serbia
Last Updated: Apr 1, 2026
I had a commercial arbitration in Belgrade and the final award went against me. The arbitrator refused to consider documents we submitted on time. Is there a way to set aside or appeal the award, and what deadlines apply?

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Law office KSEL

Law office KSEL

Apr 2, 2026
Under Serbian law, arbitral awards are final and cannot be appealed on the merits (unless the award is in breach of order public of Serbia); they can only be challenged through an action to set aside on very limited procedural grounds. Refusal to consider evidence may qualify only if it amounts to a serious violation of the right to be heard. The claim is filed before the competent court in Serbia (usually in Belgrade), and the deadline is typically 3 months from receipt of the award. In practice, courts are reluctant to interfere with arbitration decisions. Overall, unless there is a clear and substantial breach of right to be heard, setting aside the award is unlikely.
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