Practices

International Commercial Arbitration

At Cardinals, we excel in international commercial arbitration, handling arbitration cases with top institutions such as the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution (SCAI), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), seated in any jurisdiction.

Our services include:

Resolution of commercial disputes

We represent our clients in commercial arbitration, regardless of the nature of the industry: export of resources, supply of equipment, corporate disputes, post-M&A disputes, licence agreements, distribution agreements, etc.

Advice on arbitration

We advise on the conclusion of arbitration agreements, provide guidance on the choice of the seat of the arbitral tribunal, assist in the amicable settlement of disputes and help in the planning of parallel proceedings.

Enforcement of awards

We assist in enforcing arbitral awards in any jurisdiction, search for attachable assets and assist in setting aside arbitral awards.

With a proven track record and commitment to excellence, Cardinals is able to guide clients through the complexities of international arbitration and deliver results that meet their business objectives.

Our cases

Airport equipment
Representing a Russian distributor of airport equipment in a dispute arising from a distribution agreement with a Swiss supplier. Swiss Rules. Swiss law.
Liquified natural gas (LNG)
Representing an Austrian trader in a dispute with a Mongolian energy company relating to the supply of liquified natural gas (LNG). SCC Arbitration Rules. Austrian law.
Road-building machinery
Representing a Russian distributor of road-building machinery in a dispute with a German supplier. SCC Arbitration Rules. German law.
Beverage equipment supply​
Advising a Russian beverage manufacturer in connection with a dispute against a German supplier over supply of the equipment for the production line. SCC Arbitration Rules. Swedish law.
Distribution of TV series​
Advising a film distributor in connection with a dispute against a Spanish production company arising out of a licence agreement for distribution of TV series. WIPO Arbitration Rules. French law.
Distribution agreement
Advising a Russian beverage manufacturer in connection with a dispute against an Irish company arising out of the distribution agreement. ICAC Rules. English law.
Supply of sunflower oil
Representing a Russian company in a dispute with a UAE trader concerning supply of sunflower oil at the Appeal Stage of the FOSFA Arbitration. English law.
Gas price dispute
Acting for a natural gas producer in a gas price dispute with a state company. SCC Arbitration Rules.
Supply of anthracite coal
Representing a Bulgarian trading company in a dispute with a Spanish buyer over supply of anthracite coal. Swiss Rules. Swiss law.

Head of Practice

Anton Garmoza

Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Construction Disputes and Investor-State Arbitration practices

Anton Garmoza is a Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Construction Disputes, Investment Treaty Arbitration and UAE Business Law practices

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