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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

Swiss Litigation

We represent clients before all levels of Swiss courts, regulators and prosecutors. We handle commercial disputes, asset freezing, enforcement of foreign judgments, white-collar crime, and provide company set-up and legal support in Switzerland. 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

Cypriot Litigation

We represent clients before all levels of Cypriot courts. Based in Nicosia, we handle commercial and shareholder disputes, defamation, asset freezing, insolvency, and multi-jurisdictional fraud matters. Learn more

Ukrainian Litigation

We represent clients in all levels of Ukrainian courts in cross-border disputes, foreign judgment recognition, and regulatory matters. Our team includes Ukrainian-qualified advocates led by two former deputy justice ministers. Learn more

Georgian Litigation

We handle disputes in Georgian courts, including commercial, investment, and infrastructure-related cases. We also advise on complex litigation involving international contract frameworks. 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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