International Commercial Arbitration

International commercial arbitration is one of the most widely used mechanisms for resolving disputes in international trade. It allows companies to resolve disputes in a neutral forum before independent arbitrators and in accordance with internationally recognized arbitration standards.

Lawyers of Jurvneshservice have extensive experience in international commercial arbitration in Ukraine and abroad, providing representation in international arbitration for both claimants and respondents. Our practice covers disputes arising from international commercial contracts, supply agreements, financing arrangements, leasing transactions, and other cross-border business relationships.

Our lawyers regularly represent clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under the rules of leading international arbitration institutions, including:

• International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC)
• Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC)
• International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICAC)
• ad hoc arbitration tribunals.

We also advise clients on arbitration clauses in international contracts, the selection of arbitration institutions, procedural strategy, and the enforcement of arbitral awards in Ukraine and other jurisdictions.

For more information about arbitration proceedings in Ukraine, see our guide:
“International Arbitration in Ukraine and ICAC: Guide.”

Lawyers at Jurvneshservice provide comprehensive legal services related to international commercial arbitration and arbitration proceedings in Ukraine.

Our services include:

• analysis of contracts, correspondence between parties and other dispute documents;
• legal assessment of the dispute and prospects for debt recovery from Ukrainian companies;
• preparation and filing a claim in international arbitration or submission of a statement of defense;
• development of evidence strategy and legal arguments;
• participation in the formation of the arbitral tribunal and selection of arbitrators;
• preparation of procedural submissions, applications and motions;
• representation at oral hearings in international arbitration;
• preparation of post-hearing briefs and final submissions;
• legal analysis of the arbitral award;
• assistance with challenges or enforcement of arbitral awards.

We also coordinate with foreign legal counsel in arbitration proceedings conducted outside Ukraine.

International arbitration proceedings typically consist of several key stages:

1. Filing a claim in international arbitration.
2. Formation of the arbitral tribunal.
3. Exchange of written submissions between the parties.
4. Oral hearings before the arbitral tribunal.
5. Issuance of the arbitral award.

During arbitration proceedings, parties present evidence, develop legal arguments, engage witnesses and experts, and participate in hearings before the arbitral tribunal.

More details about the arbitration procedure are available in our article:
“A Practical Guide to International Arbitration in Ukraine”.

In many disputes, effective protection of a party’s rights requires obtaining interim measures in international arbitration.

Such measures may include:

• freezing of assets of the respondent;
• prohibition on transferring or disposing of property;
• injunctions restricting certain actions;
• other provisional measures aimed at securing the future enforcement of an arbitral award.

Interim measures may be obtained:

• from an emergency arbitrator, where provided by the arbitration rules;
• through state courts in the jurisdiction where the respondent’s assets are located.

Lawyers at Jurvneshservice assist clients in obtaining interim measures in Ukraine and other jurisdictions, coordinating with local counsel when necessary.