Your partner for legal issues in transport, shipping, and international trade

Interlegal is your one-stop shop for business operations across the Black Sea and Caspian regions. We bring together legal expertise and deep market knowledge to ensure seamless navigation of international trade challenges.

About us

English Law

Claims and disputes are a regular occurrence in Transport, Shipping, and International Trade. At Interlegal, we excel in LMAA/GAFTA/FOSFA arbitrations, situated at the crossroads of English law and local legislation. Our deep familiarity with both legal frameworks enables us to protect your commercial interests effectively, whether on an international or regional scale.

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Shipping

For more than two decades, we have successfully handled a wide variety of shipping-related matters:

Cargo claims, charter parties, and bills of lading
Disputes emerging from shipbuilding
Ship sale and purchase transactions
Insurance coverage issues
General average and salvage claims
Ship collisions

Vessel arrest and release in Ukraine, Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria.

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International Trade

We offer prompt and effective assistance for trade companies dealing with their obligations under sales contracts or facing issues in their relationships with:

Carriers
Freight forwarders
Terminals

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Yachting

Our yachting practice spans from yacht registration and establishing ownership structures to overseeing:

Yacht insurance matters
Legal support for yacht sale and purchase
Charter activity arrangements
Tax and customs consultations

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Ports and Terminals

We facilitate a broad range of services to support port and terminal operations, including:

Public and private partnerships
Due diligence and investment scheme development
Comprehensive legal support for stevedoring companies
Drafting and refining a stevedoring company Code of Customs
Representation before port authorities, ministries, and governmental bodies
Port infrastructure construction advisement
Land plot purchase and lease agreements

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Loss Recovery from the Russian Federation

When unforeseen wage of war or disruptions lead to financial losses, our team provides end-to-end support to help you recover damages:

Documenting incidents and collecting essential evidence
Determining and correctly verifying the extent of losses
Guiding applications to pretrial investigation bodies
Asserting claims against the aggressor state
Pursuing favorable awards on loss recovery
Evaluating enforcement methods and the potential for recovering losses from the aggressor state

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Corporate and Taxes

Since 1995, our core specialization has been helping businesses expand and operate in multiple jurisdictions. We offer:

Formation of companies and branches
Opening bank accounts and ensuring banking compliance
Business relocation, restructuring, and investment planning
Drafting shareholders’ agreements and partnership documentation
Coordinating tax filings for foreign entities and CFCs
Securing permits, licenses, and certifications
Conducting due diligence on business partners and counterparties

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An Experience We Are Proud Of

With a strong focus on English law and active participation in international professional associations, our attorneys deliver legal assistance that meets the highest global standards.

Our Clients

We Are in Numbers

Experience in the market nearly

30years

Associated offices in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

60+

Offices throughout the Black Sea region and Cyprus

Amicable settements

70%

Disputes handled annually

50+

Areas of Practice

We address a broad spectrum of legal challenges, mitigate risks, and support business growth

Ship arrest and release

Legal support

Debt recovery

Litigation & arbitration

Dispute settlement

Negotiations with Counteragents and Partners

Protection against government actions

Investment & transactions

Public-private partnership

Insurance

Interlegal®

We have been solving our clients’ legal challenges for 28 years, driven by a commitment to providing the highest possible level of service. Wherever you are in the world, you can count on us for reliable and accessible legal support.

About company Career

Our Lawyers

The Interlegal team is made up of seasoned professionals, dedicated to representing you efficiently across diverse international matters. They combine expertise with a proactive approach to safeguard your interests and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Arthur Nitsevych

Partner

Specialization: Specialization: Transport and logistics, transactions and investments, ports and terminals

+380503164432 nitsevych@interlegal.com.ua

Nikolay Melnykov

Partner

Specialization: Maritime Law, Arbitration, Yachting, Corporate, Transactions, and Investments

+380503169951 melnykov@interlegal.com.ua

Artem Skorobogatov

Partner

Specialization: Transport & Logistics, Ports & Terminals, International Trade

+380952312505 skorobogatov@interlegal.com.ua

Irina Voyevodina

Partner, Head of Corporate and Taxes dept

Specialization: Investment & transactions, Corporate

+380952312506 voyevodina@interlegal.com.ua

Aleksey Remeslo

Partner, Head of International Trade dept

Specialization: Shipping, litigation and arbitration

+380952312538 remeslo@interlegal.com.ua

Karyna Gorovaya

Partner, Head of Transport Shipping dept

Specialization: International trade, litigation & arbitration, investment & transactions

+380952312517 gorovaya@interlegal.com.ua

Alyona Remenyak

Managing associate, Head of Cyprus office

Specialization: Corporate, Investment & Transactions

+380952312516 remenyak@interlegal.com.ua

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Demonstration cases

Successful cases thanks to our legal expertise, because our mission is to be useful to international businessmen in their honest business

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Publications

All publications

Maritime law

Ports and terminals

Морське право

Порти та термінали

Black Sea Ports: Resistance and Post-War Development Plans

20 May, 2025

International trade

Maritime law

Transport and logistics

Морське право

Ukrainian Maritime Trade in 2024 –2025: Operational Resilience Amid Ongoing War

Maritime law

Морське право

The role of CMI in Marine Cyber Security and its implications on the insurance industry

13 May, 2025

Морське право

The insurance implications of nuclear-powered vessel in the context of the IMO regulatory framework

18 April, 2025

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News

All news

The Buyer rejected cargo acceptance despite the Quality Certificate: we know what to do!

3 June, 2025

Law Firm

Your partner for legal issues in transport, shipping, and international trade

English Law

Shipping

International Trade

Yachting

Ports and Terminals

Loss Recovery from the Russian Federation

Corporate and Taxes

An Experience We Are Proud Of

Areas of Practice

Interlegal®

Our Lawyers

Arthur Nitsevych

Nikolay Melnykov

Artem Skorobogatov

Irina Voyevodina

Aleksey Remeslo

Karyna Gorovaya

Alyona Remenyak

Demonstration cases

Publications

Black Sea Ports: Resistance and Post-War Development Plans

Ukrainian Maritime Trade in 2024 –2025: Operational Resilience Amid Ongoing War

The role of CMI in Marine Cyber Security and its implications on the insurance industry

The insurance implications of nuclear-powered vessel in the context of the IMO regulatory framework

News

The Buyer rejected cargo acceptance despite the Quality Certificate: we know what to do!

Romanian trader: FOB successful start jointly with Interlegal

Interlegal successfully defended the Seller’s interests in GAFTA arbitration: the Buyer is obliged to pay demurrage

Interlegal succeeded in defense of Shipowner’s legal interests under the case on EWRI insurance recovery by the Charterer

Ship arrest in Spain: prompt settlement by Interlegal