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Chapter 7 of our Arbitration Guide is now available: Common Requests for Procedural and Other Rulings (Applications)Proc...
31/08/2026

Chapter 7 of our Arbitration Guide is now available: Common Requests for Procedural and Other Rulings (Applications)

Procedural issues are an inevitable part of arbitration. Where the parties cannot reach agreement, they will often need to ask the tribunal, or, before its constitution, the relevant institution, appointing authority or court, to make a ruling.

In Chapter 7 we provide a practical overview of the most common applications that arise throughout arbitral proceedings, including:

• emergency arbitrator and expedited procedure applications;
• jurisdictional objections and bifurcation;
• extensions of time;
• applications for partial awards;
• security for costs; and
• document production and interim or conservatory measures.

The chapter also considers the practical factors tribunals typically take into account when deciding these applications and how parties can approach them effectively.

🔗 Read Chapter 7 here: https://fortiorlaw.com/news/common-requests-for-procedural-and-other-rulings-applications/

Fortior Law's Shipping Guide series continues with Chapter 7 - How a Charterparty Is Formed: Offers, Counteroffers, Subj...
26/08/2026

Fortior Law's Shipping Guide series continues with Chapter 7 - How a Charterparty Is Formed: Offers, Counteroffers, Subjects and Recaps

Charterparties do not need to take any particular form and are routinely concluded by an exchange of emails. The critical question is not how the deal is recorded, but at what point in the negotiations a binding contract comes into existence, especially when the freight market moves sharply between the recap and the signing of a formal charter.

This chapter explains:
• how offer and acceptance work in rapid broker-to-broker negotiations;
• why a counteroffer extinguishes the original offer entirely;
• the legal effects of "subject to details", "subject to stem" and "subject to board approval"; and
• when conduct can create a binding contract even where subjects remain outstanding.

Read the full chapter here: https://fortiorlaw.com/news/how-a-charterparty-is-formed-offers-counteroffers-subjects-and-recaps/

Happy 35th Independence Day, Ukraine!🇺🇦
24/08/2026

Happy 35th Independence Day, Ukraine!🇺🇦

Fortior Law's Shipping Guide series continues with Chapter 6: Standard Forms, Recaps and Rider Clauses: How Shipping Dea...
05/08/2026

Fortior Law's Shipping Guide series continues with Chapter 6: Standard Forms, Recaps and Rider Clauses: How Shipping Deals Are Really Made

Charterparties are almost never negotiated from a blank page. The overwhelming majority are concluded on a standard printed form, supplemented by typed additional clauses and recorded in a fixture recap. In many cases, the recap is the only written record of the contract - a formal signed charterparty is never drawn up.

This chapter explains:
• why the market relies on standard forms and how BIMCO maintains them;
• how the fixture recap often is the contract;
• why typed rider clauses generally override printed provisions under English law; and
• how accidental inconsistencies between layers of terms produce a large share of shipping disputes.

Read the full chapter here: https://fortiorlaw.com/news/standard-forms-recaps-and-rider-clauses-how-shipping-deals-are-really-made/

Fortior Law's Shipping Guide series continues with Chapter 5: Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Arbitration: The First Que...
03/08/2026

Fortior Law's Shipping Guide series continues with Chapter 5: Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Arbitration: The First Questions to Ask

In shipping, the answer to which law applies and where disputes are resolved is often spread across more than one document. A charterparty, bill of lading, insurance policy and sale contract may not all point to the same law or forum. Identifying the right answer before time bars expire can be more important than being right on the merits.

This chapter explains:
• why governing law, jurisdiction and arbitration must be kept separate;
• how bills of lading can incorporate dispute clauses from charterparties;
• why London arbitration remains deeply embedded in standard shipping contracts; and
• the practical checklist every trader should follow when a dispute arises.

Read the full chapter here:https://fortiorlaw.com/news/governing-law-jurisdiction-and-arbitration-the-first-questions-to-ask/

For businesses involved in commodity trading and maritime transport, recent attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure rai...
30/07/2026

For businesses involved in commodity trading and maritime transport, recent attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure raise important contractual questions. Can these events support a force majeure claim, even in the context of an ongoing war?

Our latest article examines the legal position under English law and its implications for international trade and shipping contracts.

Read the full article here:https://fortiorlaw.com/news/from-foreseeable-war-to-force-majeure-the-deliberate-targeting-of-ukrainian-black-sea-ports/).

Effective from 1 July 2026, the new editions of GAFTA Contracts No. 120 and No. 122 introduce several important amendmen...
21/07/2026

Effective from 1 July 2026, the new editions of GAFTA Contracts No. 120 and No. 122 introduce several important amendments that will affect the way rice is traded internationally.

Among the key changes are:

- the expansion of Contract No. 122 to cover both bulk and bagged rice;
- the introduction of an option to determine quality and weight at discharge (where expressly agreed by the parties);
- tighter shipment extension provisions and revised allowance calculations;
- the transformation of Contract No. 120 from a Thailand-specific form into a general-purpose FOB contract suitable for rice of any origin.

In our latest article, we examine what has changed, what buyers and sellers should pay particular attention to, and the practical steps traders should take when using the revised GAFTA forms.

Read the full article here: https://fortiorlaw.com/news/gafta-rice-contracts-no-120-and-no-122-what-has-changed/

In GAFTA arbitration, the Notice of Arbitration is more than a procedural formality - it is the document that preserves ...
15/07/2026

In GAFTA arbitration, the Notice of Arbitration is more than a procedural formality - it is the document that preserves a party's claim, commences the arbitral process, and lays the foundation for the tribunal's jurisdiction.

A late, unclear, or improperly served notice may result in jurisdictional objections, time-bar defences, or even the permanent loss of an otherwise valid claim.

In our latest article, we examine:
- commencement time limits under GAFTA Arbitration Rules No. 125;
- the minimum requirements for a valid arbitration notice;
- service by email, brokers, and agents;
- arbitrator appointments and multi-contract disputes;
- common drafting mistakes and practical strategies for both claimants and respondents;
- the English courts' approach to interpreting arbitration notices

Precision at the commencement stage is often decisive. A properly drafted notice does not merely start the arbitration – it protects the party's ability to pursue its claim.

Read the full article here: https://fortiorlaw.com/news/the-notice-claiming-gafta-arbitration/

Recognition is always meaningful, but it is especially rewarding when it reflects the continued growth of our core pract...
15/07/2026

Recognition is always meaningful, but it is especially rewarding when it reflects the continued growth of our core practices. We are delighted that Fortior Law has once again been recognised among Ukraine’s leading law firms in the 2026 Market Leaders ranking, with rankings in Corporate Law and M&A, Investment Protection, International Trade, and International Arbitration.

Even more special is our first-ever recognition in Corporate Law and M&A, made possible by the outstanding work of our partner Pavlo Moroz and our team. Our Investment Protection practice continues to be recognised thanks to the exceptional work of Ivan Lishchyna and Rusudan Gergauli. Our ranking in International Trade reflects the expertise and dedication of Vitaliy Kozachenko and Dmitry Zagorodnyuk, while our International Arbitration practice is strengthened by the outstanding contributions of Vitaliy Kozachenko, Rusudan Gergauli, Galyna Carey, Leonid Shmatenko and Ivan Lishchyna.

We are grateful to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust and support. Your confidence in us makes achievements like these possible and inspires us to keep delivering practical and commercially focused legal solutions across borders.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to Fortior Law's continued growth and success.

Proud to support the growth of international dispute resolution across Eurasia! 🌐⚖️Fortior Law was honoured to participa...
14/07/2026

Proud to support the growth of international dispute resolution across Eurasia! 🌐⚖️

Fortior Law was honoured to participate as a Silver Sponsor for the IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026, hosted by the International Arbitration Centre in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The event brought together leading arbitration practitioners, institutional leaders, and legal scholars from around the globe to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border dispute resolution. A highlight of the week was the exceptional calibre of dialogue, elevated by inspiring keynote addresses and insights from world-renowned experts Gary Born and Prof. Loukas Mistelis, framed by vibrant cultural celebrations and thought-provoking panel sessions.

We were delighted to be on the ground connecting with international peers, engaging in pivotal discussions, and reinforcing our commitment to excellence in global arbitration and dispute resolution.

Our sincere thanks to the organisers, speakers, and fellow attendees for making this year's conference such an outstanding success. We look forward to continuing our active contribution to the international arbitration community worldwide!

See you next year!

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