en
Online Services Online services
Yelyzaveta Holovan
Associate
Yelyzaveta Holovan
VCard
[email protected] +41768014919
Education

LL.M. in Investment Treaty Arbitration, Uppsala University.

Bachelor of Law, Kyiv University of Law of NASU of Ukraine.

Languages
  • English
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
Specialisation

Yelyzaveta is an Associate at Fortior Law. She specialises in international litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on commodities and shipping disputes. Her expertise also includes analysis and resolution of shortage, quality, demurrage/dispatch/detention, non-delivery and other similar claims related to contracts based on GAFTA and FOSFA pro-forma contracts, charterparties and bills of lading.

Prior to joining Fortior Law, Yelyzaveta had been working at a top-tier Ukrainian law firm.

Shipping & Vessel Registration International Trade International Commercial Arbitration Gafta and FOSFA Arbitration Sanctions & Compliance Investment Arbitration
Do you have a problem that we can help you with?
Yes

Publications

07.07.2022 Enforcement of Judgments and Arbitral Awards in England and Wales

Enforcement of Judgments and Arbitral Awards in England and Wales

Enforcement strategy should always be considered before proceedings are started. Otherwise, you risk investing a substantial amount of money in litigation or arbitration, only to realise that despite having the judgment, you can never actually get any money from your opponent. This article starts by outlining possible steps you should consider before commencing proceedings. It then deals with post-award / post-judgment enforcement mechanisms available in England and Wales. Learn more
25.04.2022 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
18.03.2022 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
11.03.2022 Does the war in Ukraine constitute force majeure according to Gafta and FOSFA?

Does the war in Ukraine constitute force majeure according to Gafta and FOSFA?

On 24 February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine. In this article, we analyse whether the war constitutes a force majeure event as per Gafta and FOSFA contracts. Learn more
09.03.2022 March 2022 amendments to Gafta Arbitration Rules

March 2022 amendments to Gafta Arbitration Rules

Gafta has recently amended its arbitration rules (Gafta 125 and 126), which are applicable to contracts entered into on or after 1 March 2022. Learn more
11.01.2022 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
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this website we will assume that you are happy with it.
Ok