Provide comprehensive legal advisories to operations, bunker, and chartering departments, addressing matters concerning claims, charter parties, laytime, and other multifaceted aspects of shipping.Expertly draft and review contracts, ensuring they align with the company's interests and comply with international maritime regulations.Represent the company in international arbitrations. Mostly LMAA.Engage in critical negotiations, both contractually and in dispute resolutions, ensuring the company's interests are effectively represented and safeguarded.Resolve laytime, demurrage, detention, and other arbitration matters, driving the timely settlement of disputes.Collaborate with insurance companies, law firms, and Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs to address and resolve diverse shipping-related issues, including matters related to the arrest of vessels.

Advised operations, bunker, and chartering departments on shipping matters such as claims, charter parties, and laytime.Successfully represented the company in LMAA arbitrations.Engaged in critical negotiations, demonstrating diplomacy and legal expertise.

Orchestrated operations for dry bulk and tankers, ensuring effective cargo and bunker procedures.Guided vessel masters on cargo employment, providing detailed cargo descriptions, and stowage plans.Collaborated with logistics teams at ports, ensuring smooth cargo logistics and resolving laytime and other arbitrary disputes.

Offered specialized legal support predominantly in maritime and riverine cargo transportation.Handled a diverse range of tasks under Russian law and supported UK-based arbitration investigations.

Formulated and assessed contracts with major transportation organizations in both Russian and English.Spearheaded claim processes from evidence collection to negotiation.Managed relations with insurance entities, ensuring optimized coverage and effective claim resolution.