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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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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

Shipping

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

Some of our lawyers are qualified as solicitors in England and Wales, which allows us to represent our clients before English courts, instruct barristers... Learn more
Commercial & Investment Arbitration

Commercial & Investment 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
Public-Private Partnerships

Public-Private Partnerships

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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Anti-dumping Investigation on Float Glass Initiated by the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan

Anti-dumping Investigation on Float Glass Initiated by the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan

On May 6, 2022, the Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of China, published/issued an official notice to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on imports of float glass from Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand. The subject goods of the investigation are float glass, in sheets, including both clear float glass and tinted float glass that can be used directly or further worked into processed glass. Learn more
What should a FOB seller do when goods were unloaded without payment? (Part 2)

What should a FOB seller do when goods were unloaded without payment? (Part 2)

Here is the second part of the detective story "What should a FOB seller do when goods were unloaded without payment?", where we explain that a breach of contract may potentially serve the interests of a claimant in certain situations. Learn more
Fortior’s International Trade practice achieves Tier 3 in The Legal 500

Fortior’s International Trade practice achieves Tier 3 in The Legal 500

Fortior’s Kyiv office has been recognized by The Legal 500 in the International Trade practice (Tier 3). Learn more
Fortior Law represents successful respondents against a Summary Judgment Application filed by Bank GPB International S.A (a Subsidiary of Gazprombank Moscow)

Fortior Law represents successful respondents against a Summary Judgment Application filed by Bank GPB International S.A (a Subsidiary of Gazprombank Moscow)

Fortior Law represents the successful respondents in the High Court in London against Bank GPB International S.A., a subsidiary of Moscow’s Gazprombank, in the Bank’s application for summary judgment. Judgment was handed down by Mrs Justice Moulder on 24 March 2022 in the case Integral Petroleum S.A. & Ors v Dun & Ors [2022] EWHC 659 (Comm). Learn more
The parties may imply during negotiations that a contract will be concluded only upon its signing

The parties may imply during negotiations that a contract will be concluded only upon its signing

We analysed the decision in Jamp Pharma Corporation v Unichem Laboratories Limited [2021] EWHC 1712 (Comm), according to which the parties may impliedly agree during negotiations that the contract will be concluded only when it is signed by both parties. In other words, the negotiations may imply that the agreement is "subject to contract", meaning the contact comes into effect only when its terms are set out in a formal document signed by both parties. 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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