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We solve disputes in shipping & international trade

We specialise in the trading of commodities, chartering and the 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, Malta, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Georgia

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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 & Vessel Registration

Shipping & Vessel Registration

We deal with all types of shipping contentious and noncontentious issues ranging from disputes under charterparties to ship sale and purchase. Learn more
International Trade

International Trade

We are based in the heart of Europe and the biggest commodity trading hub in the world, having key specialization in hard and soft commodities Learn more
English Litigation

English Litigation

We have several English solicitors among our lawyers. We have handled a large number of complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, which have resulted in new precedents in the English legal system Learn more
International Commercial Arbitration

International Commercial Arbitration

Arbitration remains at the heart of Fortior’s practice. We act on behalf of the parties in various arbitration institutions... Learn more
GAFTA & FOSFA Dispute Resolution

GAFTA & FOSFA Dispute Resolution

Our team has more than 10 years of experience in dispute resolution under Gafta and Fosfa contracts, and cases led... Learn more
Sanctions & Compliance

Sanctions & Compliance

This service is designed for companies that wish to run checks on their counterparties, future partners, employees and other third parties. Learn more
Investment Arbitration

Investment Arbitration

We offer our clients comprehensive legal support on issues related to the implementation of public-private partnership projects in Russian speaking countries. Learn more
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Has your money been blocked by a US correspondent bank? Here is how to unblock it.

Has your money been blocked by a US correspondent bank? Here is how to unblock it.

The United States Dollar is the main currency in international trade. If a US correspondent bank were to block or freezer your account, this would cause significant damage to your business. In this arcticle we discuss what to do if your account is blocked. Learn more
Is it possible to recover legal costs in Gafta arbitrations?

Is it possible to recover legal costs in Gafta arbitrations?

A party should consider the recoverability of legal costs before commencing litigation or arbitration proceedings. While most arbitration institutions recognise that legal costs are generally recoverable from the losing party, this cannot be said about Gafta, where such costs are generally unrecoverable. However, this is not an absolute rule. Learn more
English Third Party Debt Orders: How they work and when English courts have jurisdiction

English Third Party Debt Orders: How they work and when English courts have jurisdiction

TPDO is a method of enforcing money judgments. Where a judgment creditor has a judgment against a judgment debtor, and the judgment debtor is owed money by a third party, the judgment creditor can ask the Court to order that the third party pay directly to the judgment creditor. Learn more
How can Ukrainian businesses make Russia pay for the damage caused by the war?

How can Ukrainian businesses make Russia pay for the damage caused by the war?

Every day, we receive news that Russian occupiers are stealing Ukrainian grain or bombing Ukrainian factories. In this article, we discuss how Ukrainian businesses (companies and individuals) can hold Russia accountable for their crimes and recover damages. Learn more
Laytime and demurrage

Laytime and demurrage

Laytime is time allowed to a vessel for loading and discharge, whereas demurrage is a compensation for failure to load or discharge the vessel within laytime. Learn more
FOSFA Arbitration

FOSFA Arbitration

In the article we will explain the process and costs of FOSFA arbitration and how to improve your chances of success in this arbitration. Learn more
GAFTA Arbitration

GAFTA Arbitration

In this article we will explain how Gafta arbitration works and how much it costs, and how to improve your chances of not only winning, but also recovering money from your debtor. Learn more
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