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We solve disputes in shipping & international trade

We specialise in the trading of commodities, chartering and carriage of goods by sea

We handle disputes governed by English Law

We represent our clients in the English courts and in arbitrations under the LCIA, GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA, SCAI and UNCITRAL rules

We provide a truly international service

Our lawyers are qualified in England & Wales, New York, Switzerland, Ukraine, Georgia and Cyprus

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Our Practice

We specialise in international dispute resolution, with a focus on disputes in international trade, shipping and commerce. We also regularly represent clients in investment and commercial arbitrations.

Shipping

We deal with all types of charter party and bill of lading disputes. We deal with vessel registration. Learn more

International Trade

We advise on all legal aspects of international commodity trading and represent clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings in this area. Learn more

English Litigation

Our London Office is authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We run complex multi-jurisdictional disputes in English Courts. Our work has generated multiple reported precedents in the English legal system. Learn more

International Commercial Arbitration

We represent clients in LCIA, LMAA, ICC, SCAI, SCC and other arbitration proceedings in London, Geneva, Zurich, Stockholm, Parish and other venues. Learn more

Gafta and FOSFA Arbitration

Our team has extensive experience in soft commodity disputes and has been ranked by Legal 500 and other publications in this area. Learn more

Corporate and M&A

We help set up companies in multiple jurisdictions (UK, Switzerland, Ukraine, Georgia, Cyprus). Learn more

Sanctions & Compliance

We advise on sanctions, prepare sanctions and other compliance policies, run sanctions and other KYC checks on clients’ counterparties, potential partners and employees. Learn more

Investment Arbitration

We represent clients in investor-state arbitrations and advise on structuring of investments to obtain coverage by appropriate international investment treaties. Learn more

WTO / Trade Regulation

We represent clients in disputes concerning anti-dumping measures and price undertakings. We advise on all aspects of WTO law. Learn more

Locations

Our Offices

Our legal experts are on hand at our offices in the UK, Europe and Asia to help support you and your business.

Geneva, Switzerland

Fortior Law SA

+41 (0) 22 548 1748

Fortior Law (Switzerland) SA.

+41 (0) 22 312 17 48

Phone number

+44 20 8123 8331

Phone number

+380 67 307 57 08

Tbilisi, Georgia

Phone number

+995 32 290 00 39

Nicosia, Cyprus

Phone number

Phone number

+41 22 548 1748

Phone number

+886 2 2812 2236

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News

Our latest cases, news, articles, and events

Fortior Law Recognised as being among Top-10 International Law Firms in Ukraine for 2025

Fortior Law Welcomes Pavlo Moroz as New Partner

Fortior Law Welcomes Galyna Carey as Partner and Head of London Office

Fortior's Geneva Office Ranked by Legal 500 Client Satisfaction Review

Legal Quandaries for Enforcement of State Judgments or State-Recognisable Awards Using Russian Assets Seized or Frozen by States

Legal Quandaries for Enforcement of State Judgments or State-Recognisable Awards Using Russian Assets Seized or Frozen by States

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine, an action widely recognised by the international community as a severe breach of international law. Consequently, sanctions were imposed against Russia as an aggressor state, leading various countries to seize and freeze Russian assets located abroad. Learn more

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