International trade is one of the most developed forms of international relations, however, risks in this type of activity are constant companions of business. Our company, with over twenty years of experience and professionalism of international lawyers, is ready to provide your trading company with prompt assistance in matters related to contractual obligations and debt collection.
Our services:
1. Personal legal counsel
- We provide 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 on the Black Sea.
2. Preparation and review of contracts
- Preparation of personalised proforma contracts and maritime transport agreements (charters, bareboat charters, time charters, voyage charters).
- Review of your trading schemes, contracts and service agreements, identification of risks and recommendations for their mitigation.
3. Negotiating and recovering insurance claims
- Negotiating with insurance companies and collecting insurance claims.
4. Advice on financing and collateralisation of liabilities
- Advice on trade finance, letters of credit, security for obligations and settlements (pledge, surety, bank guarantee, insurance company guarantee).
5. Dispute resolution
- Pre-arbitration “amicable” settlement of disputes with a 70% probability of achieving a result without the need for arbitration costs.
- Protection of interests in Ukrainian and foreign courts, as well as in international maritime arbitrations (GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA, etc.).
6. Legal support in arbitration disputes
- Our lawyers regularly win arbitration disputes in specialised GAFTA and FOSFA arbitrations under English law.
- Representing clients’ interests in the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian CCI, the Maritime Arbitration Commission at the Ukrainian CCI, and the Maritime Arbitration Commission at the Russian CCI.
7. Enforcement of international arbitral awards
- Enforcement of international arbitral awards with preliminary seizure of assets.
- Release of cargo from arrest in the port, at the terminal, on board the vessel, including as a result of actions of state authorities and ensuring its departure to the port.
Why choose us:
- Professionalism and experience: Twenty years of experience in international trade and a solid reputation.
- Efficiency: Personal legal advisers are available 24/7/365.
- Comprehensive approach: A wide range of services from drafting contracts to enforcing arbitral awards.
- Successful outcome: High probability of pre-arbitration settlement of disputes and successful experience in specialised arbitrations.
Contact us to ensure effective debt collection and protect your interests in international trade.