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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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2022 changes to GAFTA Rules and Standard Contracts

2022 changes to GAFTA Rules and Standard Contracts

GAFTA has updated its GAFTA Weighing Rules No. 123, Arbitration Rules 125 and standard contract pro formas. All changes came into force on 1 January 2022. In this update we explain what the changes are about. Learn more
Fortior Law announces new Partners

Fortior Law announces new Partners

Fortior is pleased to announce that Danil Hristich, Dmitriy Zagorodnyuk, and Rusudan Gergauli have become partners at Fortior Law. Learn more
Fortior Law opens a UAE office

Fortior Law opens a UAE office

We are proud to announce the establishment of a new company and office of Fortior Law in the UAE, Fortior Law Middle East and Central Asia Limited. Learn more
Fortior has been recognized by The Market Leaders: Rating of Ukrainian Law Firms 2021

Fortior has been recognized by The Market Leaders: Rating of Ukrainian Law Firms 2021

Fortior’s Ukrainian office has been recognized as a leading law firm in maritime practice (Group 1) and in arbitration practice (Group 2) by the annual survey "Market Leaders: Rating of Ukrainian Law Firms 2021" of the Yurydychna Gazeta. Learn more
Fortior has been recognized by The TOP-50 Leading Law Firms

Fortior has been recognized by The TOP-50 Leading Law Firms

Fortior has been recognized by The TOP-50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine (Bronze League), which is the major Ukrainian legal ranking, for its international arbitration, maritime law, and international trade practice. Learn more
What should a FOB seller do when goods are unloaded without payment?

What should a FOB seller do when goods are unloaded without payment?

The classic situation: a seller has delivered goods and a buyer does not pay. The cargo is unloaded without the seller's knowledge and without presentation of the original bills of lading. Learn more
To terminate or not to terminate? How knowledge of English contractual terms could save a trader costs and time

To terminate or not to terminate? How knowledge of English contractual terms could save a trader costs and time

Imagine that your counterparty breaches a contract, and you wish to know whether you can terminate as a result of the breach. This is what happened in our recent case. Learn more
LMAA Arbitration

LMAA Arbitration

In this article, we look at the process and costs of arbitration under the LMAA terms and how to effectively enforce an arbitral award. Learn more
Fortior is recognised by Ukrainian ranking

Fortior is recognised by Ukrainian ranking

Fortior Law has been ranked in the “Ukrainian Law Firms: A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2021”, in International Trade practice (Commodities). Learn more
Fortior Law launches a WTO law practice, headed by Louie (Chih-Chiao) Chang.

Fortior Law launches a WTO law practice, headed by Louie (Chih-Chiao) Chang.

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Oil & Gas: Worldwide Freezing order in support of Section 423 of Insolvency Act (1986) Claim

Oil & Gas: Worldwide Freezing order in support of Section 423 of Insolvency Act (1986) Claim

This article summarises the proceedings in relation an application made in the London High Court in the matter of Integral Petroleum S.A v Petrogat FZE, Mahdieh Sanchouli, Hosseinali Sanchouli, Kanybek Beisenov [2021] EWHC 1365 (Comm). Learn more
Fortior sponsors the Trend&Hedge Club which celebrated its 5th anniversary

Fortior sponsors the Trend&Hedge Club which celebrated its 5th anniversary

On 23 June 2021, Trend&Hedge Club celebrated its fifth anniversary. We are honored to be a general partner of this project. Learn more
Gafta has withdrawn its Charter Party and Arbitration Rules No. 127

Gafta has withdrawn its Charter Party and Arbitration Rules No. 127

The Association informed its members of this decision on 21 June 2021. Learn more
Instalment deliveries: termination of a contract if previous instalments are not paid for

Instalment deliveries: termination of a contract if previous instalments are not paid for

In the June 2021 edition of Gaftaworld Danil Hristich, Senior Associate, , and Sergey Platonov, Associate, explained the contractual obligations relating to instalment deliveries and the right, or not, to terminate a contract, with specific reference to Gafta 78. Learn more
Fortior held a seminar at Black Sea Grain-2021

Fortior held a seminar at Black Sea Grain-2021

On Thursday, 20 May 2021, Fortior held a seminar entitled “Gentleman’s set for solving Gafta disputes” during the 18th International Conference Black Sea Grain-2021 Learn more
Fortior’s Kyiv office held the second offline meeting of the Trend&Hedge Club

Fortior’s Kyiv office held the second offline meeting of the Trend&Hedge Club

On 19 May 2021, the second offline meeting of the Trend&Hedge Club was successfully held at Fortior’s Kyiv office, with over 50 attendees. Learn more
Danil Hristich speaks at Gafta's webinar about instalment deliveries

Danil Hristich speaks at Gafta's webinar about instalment deliveries

On 22 April, Danil Hristich, our Senior Associate, delivered a presentation at a webinar hosted by Gafta. Learn more
Is it so hopeless?

Is it so hopeless?

Commercial disputes are not only about winning in court or arbitration, but also about the successful recovery of the debts or damages awarded. 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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