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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, 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 & 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

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

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

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

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

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

We offer our clients comprehensive legal support on issues related to the implementation of public-private partnership projects in Russian speaking countries. Learn more

WTO / Trade Regulation

We represent clients in connection with a broad range of matters involving trading of hard and soft commodities and assist clients to manage their risk exposures relating to fragmentation of trade regulations. Learn more

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Our latest cases, news, articles, and events

ICAC – International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian CCI

Mistakes in recognition of arbitral awards in Ukraine

Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards and Foreign Judgments in Ukraine

New Senior Associate – Sergey Platonov

Pursuing Russia for Damages Caused by the War: National Courts vs Investment Arbitration

Pursuing Russia for Damages Caused by the War: National Courts vs Investment Arbitration

You should read this article if you or your business has been affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine. It discusses two ways in which you could potentially seek compensation from Russia for your losses: proceedings in Ukrainian courts and international investment arbitration against Russia. By the end of this article, and depending on your specific situation, you should be able to decide which mechanism would work best for you. Learn more

Laytime and demurrage

FOSFA Arbitration

GAFTA Arbitration

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