Trade and Logistics
International trade depends on the efficient movement of goods across borders, markets and supply chains. Behind every shipment lies a network of contractual relationships involving suppliers, buyers, carriers, freight forwarders and logistics providers. When difficulties arise, delays, losses and contractual disagreements can have consequences extending throughout the supply chain.
We advise and represent businesses engaged in international trade, transportation, logistics and supply chain operations, including importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, carriers and logistics service providers. Our work covers both transactional and contentious matters, combining commercial contracts, transportation, insurance, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution to address the legal challenges arising from the movement of goods.
Our work encompasses:
International trade, supply and distribution agreements.
Freight forwarding, carriage and multimodal transport contracts.
Warehousing, storage and logistics arrangements.
Customs, import and export requirements and trade restrictions.
Cargo claims, shortages, damage and delivery disputes.
Contractual breaches, liability claims, litigation and arbitration.
On the transactional side, we assist clients in structuring, negotiating and drafting commercial and transportation agreements, ensuring that contractual arrangements reflect the practical realities of international trade. Particular attention is given to delivery obligations, the transfer of title and risk, payment mechanisms, liability for loss or damage and the allocation of responsibilities between parties operating across different jurisdictions.
Our experience in maritime and international commerce enables us to advise on the relationship between contracts for the sale of goods and those governing their transportation. We assist with shipping documentation, bills of lading, multimodal transport arrangements and the contractual structures supporting international supply chains. We also advise on sanctions, customs requirements, import and export restrictions and other regulatory considerations affecting the movement of goods.
Dispute resolution is an equally important part of our work. We represent clients in claims arising from cargo loss or damage, shortages, contamination, delayed or failed deliveries, payment defaults and breaches of supply, carriage or logistics agreements. Such disputes frequently involve multiple contracts, different liability regimes and competing obligations between parties throughout the supply chain.
We advise on contractual interpretation, liability, indemnities, damages and the enforcement of commercial obligations, including circumstances where failures by one party create consequences for others further along the trading chain. We assist clients in assessing their exposure, preserving evidence and contractual rights, pursuing recovery and defending claims through negotiations, litigation and arbitration.
Where transactions or disputes involve multiple jurisdictions, we coordinate with local counsel and other professional advisers, ensuring that clients benefit from the necessary expertise while retaining a consistent point of contact.
Our focus is on keeping trade moving while protecting the interests of those involved. Whether establishing commercial arrangements or resolving disputes when they break down, we provide legal advice grounded in the contractual and operational realities of international trade.