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Artem Skorobogatov

Partner

+380952312505 skorobogatov@interlegal.com.ua

Consultation

Aleksey Remeslo

Partner, Head of International Trade dept

+380952312538 remeslo@interlegal.com.ua

Consultation

Karyna Gorovaya

Associated Partner, Head of Transport Shipping dept

+380952312517 gorovaya@interlegal.com.ua

Consultation

Debt recovery under contracts

International trade is one of the most developed forms of international relations, but it is accompanied by significant risks. With over twenty years of experience and professionalism of international lawyers, Interlegal offers effective solutions for your trading company, helping with contractual obligations and establishing relationships with carriers, freight forwarders and terminals.

Our services:

1. Personal legal advisor:

Provision of a personal legal advisor for your trade contracts (GAFTA, FOSFA) available 24/7/365 with the support of 50+ specialists in various specialisations in 6 offices in the Black Sea region.

2. Preparation and analysis of contracts:

Preparation of personalised proforma contracts and maritime transport agreements (charters, bareboat charters, time charters, voyage charters).
Supporting the purchase of fleet, equipment and other assets.
Reviewing the trading scheme, contracts and service agreements, identifying risks and providing recommendations on how to mitigate them.
Due diligence of counterparties, companies and assets in Ukraine.

3. Negotiating and collecting debts:

Negotiating with insurance companies and collecting insurance claims.
Securing obligations and settlements (pledge, surety, bank guarantee, insurance company guarantee).
Working with pro forma charters (Gencon, Synacomex, Baltime, etc.).

4. Advice on trade finance:

Advice on trade finance, letters of credit.
Demurrage and steel, non-delivery, wrong delivery, delayed delivery of goods.
Customs formalities.

5. Dispute resolution:

Pre-arbitration “amicable” settlement of disputes with a 70% probability of achieving a result without arbitration costs.
Protection of interests in Ukrainian and foreign courts, as well as in international maritime arbitrations of GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA and others.

6. International arbitration:

Regular representation of clients in specialised GAFTA and FOSFA arbitrations under English law.
Dispute resolution in arbitration institutions at national Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ICAC at the Ukrainian CCI, MAC at the Ukrainian CCI, Maritime Arbitration Commission at the Russian CCI).

7. Enforcement of arbitral awards:

Enforcement of international arbitration awards with preliminary seizure of assets.
Release of cargo from arrest in the port, at the terminal, on the vessel, including actions of state authorities, and ensuring its departure to the port.

Why choose Interlegal:

Experience and expertise: Over 20 years of experience in international trade and maritime law.
Efficiency and effectiveness: Quick response to your needs with the support of a professional team.
Comprehensive approach: Tailored solutions for each client and situation, covering all aspects of international trade and shipping.

Contact us for reliable contractual debt collection and protection of your interests in international trade. Our lawyers will ensure efficient resolution of your issues and provide you with high quality legal assistance.

Interlegal solutions

Clients

King Smak

Agriprime Global Commodities GmbH

TAS Agro

«OROM-IMEXPO» SRL

Thyssenkrupp

Royal HaskoningDHV

MTBS

UGTC TRADE

Hill Dickinson

Clyde Co

Argo Shipping Group

Agrofond

Maersk

Oris Maritime BV

Bulkexim

Arista Trading AG

Olam International

Orexim Trading LLC

3F Group

UkrLandFarming

Prat “Nizhynsʹkyy Zhyrkombinat”

LNZ Group

Agri-industrial holding “Astarta-Kyiv”

Kernel Group

MHP

COFCO International

All clients

Reviews

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Thanks for your support, everything is clear. File is closed sucessfully

Alexander Alyokhin

Kadorr Agro Group

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I am very grateful to Interlegal for providing clear, prompt, and high-quality responses, as well as relevant recommendations throughout the process. This assistance was incredibly valuable to our work.

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Your firm, as always, is exemplary—professional, efficient, and convenient. Interlegal has been and continues to be our first choice for business.

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Thanks your below. Our feedback is certainly positive. Interlegal lawyers promptly assisted us despite in an extremely difficult situation and we did highly appreciate this . They showed good expertise, studies and researches. We would be happy to recommend the firm to other or use it in the future.

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First and foremost, I would like to extend my gratitude for the collaboration. We were thoroughly impressed with the work on the project and are extremely satisfied with the outcome. I will certainly recommend Interlegal to my colleagues and associates.