NDS paid €27m for legal services in arbitration related to Višňové tunnel

The highway authority NDS has paid €27m over six years for legal services in arbitration in Vienna related to the Višňové highway tunnel, Sme calculated. The tunnel was completed by Skanska after the government terminated its contract with Italian firm WeBuild, which then sought nearly €500m in compensation through arbitration. NDS is represented by London‑based Simmons & Simmons and Slovak firm Soukeník‑Štrpka, which have received €16.5m and €12m respectively, with more bills expected. NDS says the opposing party has spent three times as much. A decision is expected this year.

(sme.sk)