Miljana Bigovic

Managing Associate
Miljana Bigovic
Kontor
Stockholm
Språk
Bosniska, Engelska, Kroatiska, Serbiska, Spanska

Miljana Bigović is a Managing Associate in DLA Piper's Dispute Resolution practice in Stockholm, focusing on complex international arbitration and cross-border disputes. She represents multinational corporations, financial institutions and investors in high-value arbitrations under SCC, ICC, ICSID and other institutional rules, with particular experience across the energy, construction, real estate and international trade sectors. Her experience spans disputes ranging from several million dollars to over USD 1 billion, including some of the most significant international arbitrations conducted in the Nordic region.

Miljana combines extensive international arbitration experience with a distinguished international profile. She holds LL.M. degrees from Harvard Law School, Stockholm University and the University of Novi Sad, where she graduated first in her class and was named University Valedictorian. Prior to joining DLA Piper, she worked with the international arbitration team at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr in London and completed a secondment with DLA Piper's arbitration practice in Paris. A recognized thought leader in international dispute resolution, she regularly speaks at leading conferences across Europe, Asia and North America, lectures on arbitration and advocacy, publishes on developments in international arbitration, and served as President of Harvard's International Arbitration Association (HIALSA).

Qualifications
Professional background
Managing Associate, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB
2025-
Senior Associate, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB
2024-2025
Seconded Associate, DLA Piper France LLP
2023-2024
Associate, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB
2020-2024
International Arbitration Intern, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (London)
2020
Research Assistant, Stockholm University
2019
Education
Master of Laws, Harvard Law School
2026
Certificate in Private International Law, The Hague Academy of International Law
2022
Master of Laws in International Investment Protection and Banking Law, University of Novi Sad
2020
Master of Laws in International Commercial Arbitration, Stockholm University
2019
Bachelor of Laws (Summa Cum Laude), University of Novi Sad
2018
Certificate in The Main Features of the European Legal Systems, University of Salzburg
2017
Membership
Bar Association of Serbia (Vojvodina Bar Association)
Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)
Young ITA (Institute for Transnational Arbitration)
Young ICCA (International Council for Commercial Arbitration)
Association Suisse de l'Arbitrage (ASA) below 40
Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS)