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

Dispite with a state agency
Acting for a French developer and asset manager in the real estate and hospitality market in connection with a dispute with a state agency arising out of a shareholders’ agreement. ICC Arbitration Rules. French law.
Joint venture dispute
Advising a Russian oil company in connection with a dispute against a Dutch joint venture partner arising out of a shareholders’ agreement. SIAC Arbitration Rules. Dutch law.
Events management company
Acting for a high-profile French events management company in shareholder dispute against former business partner. UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. English law.
Ukraine-Tatneft enforcement
Representing Ukraine against Tatneft in the proceedings on recognition and enforcement of an investment arbitration award in Russia in a dispute concerning expropriation of oil industry assets.
FOSFA award enforcement
Advising a major CIS seller of grains on seeking recognition and enforcement of a Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations (FOSFA) arbitral award.
South Korean Enterprise
Representing a South Korean enterprise in a contractual dispute with a public sector mining company in Gujarat, India.
Ed-Tech Shareholder
Representing an ed-tech startup in an ad-hoc arbitration concerning shareholder disputes and governance issues.
National Helicopter Case
Representing a national helicopter service in a London-seated arbitration concerning contractual disputes with a supplier.
Healthcare Company
Representing a global healthcare company in a SIAC arbitration against a former supplier of medical products in India.

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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