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Counterparty trying to avoid fulfilling the contract - what should i do?

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About the Webinar

Commercial disputes often begin long before a formal breach occurs — when one party starts delaying, avoiding communication, or quietly seeking ways to escape contractual obligations.

During this webinar, Fortior Law’s dispute resolution team will explain how to identify early signs of a potential breach, distinguish between repudiatory and anticipatory breaches under English law, and take the right steps to protect your company’s rights without risking wrongful termination.

Drawing on real cases and practical examples, our lawyers will discuss:

  • When silence, counteroffers, or “wash-out” requests may amount to an anticipatory breach
  • What risks arise from premature termination and how to mitigate them
  • How to verify a counterparty’s authority to act
  • The role of brokers, agents, and due diligence in contract formation.

This webinar is tailored for trading companies, legal counsel, brokers, and business owners engaged in international contracts — especially those operating under English law, GAFTA, or FOSFA frameworks.

At the end of the session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss real-life scenarios anonymously during the Q&A.

Speakers

Vitaliy Kozachenko
Managing Partner
Vitaliy is the Managing Partner of Fortior Law and an experienced international disputes lawyer admitted in both New York and England & Wales. He represents clients in high-value arbitrations and court proceedings under English law, including cases before the LCIA, LMAA, GAFTA, and FOSFA. His practice spans shipping, international trade, sanctions, and investment arbitration, with a proven track record in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes across Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS region.
Dmitry Zagorodnyuk
Partner
Dmytro is the head of shipping and international trade practice. With over a decade of experience as a lawyer, trader, and chartering broker, he combines legal precision with a practical understanding of the maritime market. He regularly represents traders, charterers, and shipowners in disputes under GAFTA and FOSFA contracts, charter parties, and bills of lading, as well as in international arbitration proceedings.
Viacheslav Solodenko
Associate
Viacheslav focuses on international trade and shipping disputes, including GAFTA and FOSFA arbitrations. He advises clients on contract performance, sanctions compliance, and litigation strategy, drawing on his experience in both Ukrainian courts and international arbitration. His work supports businesses operating across Europe and global commodity markets.

Agenda / Key Topics

Freezing orders and arrest of goods or vessels
How to secure assets when a counterparty refuses to perform — practical use of freezing injunctions and cargo or vessel arrests under English law.
Recognising early signs of non-performance
Silence, unrealistic counteroffers, and requests to change terms — how to interpret such behaviour legally and strategically.
Repudiatory vs. anticipatory breach under English law
How to distinguish between these two types of breaches, what each means in practice, and why premature termination can weaken your legal position.
Authority and agency issues in contract performance
What to check when a counterparty claims that “no contract was concluded”; lessons from cases such as Freeman & Lockyer v Buckhurst Park Properties and Hely-Hutchinson v Brayhead Ltd.
How to act when the counterparty is silent
What English law says about silence, and how to protect yourself through formal notices, correspondence, and mitigation of losses.
Practical recommendations
Drafting stronger contracts, using performance bonds, fixing default prices, and maintaining clear written communication.
Q&A session
An open discussion with Fortior Law’s speakers - get answers to specific questions.
Turn legal theory into action.
Get real strategies from Fortior Law’s experts on handling contract breaches.
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Media Partner

We are pleased to announce that UkrAgroConsult is the official media partner of this webinar.
As a leading analytical and consulting agency in the agribusiness sector, UkrAgroConsult provides market intelligence, industry insights, and expert analysis for agricultural producers, traders, and investors worldwide.

Learn more at https://ukragroconsult.com/

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Date:
10 December 2025
Time:
17:00 (CET) | 18:00 (Kyiv time)
Format:
Live online session via Zoom

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    About Fortior Law

    Fortior Law is an international law firm headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with representative offices in Kyiv, London, Tbilisi, Taipei, and Nicosia.

    Our lawyers are qualified in seven jurisdictions and have extensive experience in international arbitration, commercial litigation, sanctions, and cross-border trade disputes.

    We act for clients before the LCIA, LMAA, GAFTA, FOSFA, and other leading arbitral institutions, as well as before the High Court of England and Wales.

    Our practice covers disputes in trading of oil, grain, and agricultural commodities, shipping, and investment arbitration.

    At Fortior Law, we believe that strong knowledge and practical experience are the best tools for protecting our clients’ rights in international commerce.

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