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Supply contract disputes
In supply disputes the acceptance documents almost always decide the outcome: who accepted the goods, when, how and what was recorded.
PRACTICE
Commercial disputes
Commercial disputes are almost always decided by documents and deadlines: what was signed, what was recorded and when. We take account of the industry specifics of each contract and run the dispute from the claim letter to judgment and enforcement.
- For whom
- Companies and entrepreneurs
- Format
- Moscow and remotely across Russia
SERVICES
Services in this practice
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Construction and contracting disputes
A construction dispute is rarely about a single figure: volumes, quality, deadlines, extra works and retentions all tangle into one story.
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Lease and leasing disputes
Leases and finance leases are long relationships, and disputes usually start when one side wants out.
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Disputes with insurers
An insured event has happened and the documents are in, yet the insurer refuses, drags its feet or offers a sum far below the real loss.
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Disputes with banks
The bank has cut off online banking, refused a payment, demanded early repayment of a loan or declined to pay under a guarantee.
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Transport and logistics disputes
Cargo has arrived damaged, gone missing or turned up late, and the carrier and the forwarder are blaming each other.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How does a commercial dispute differ from debt recovery?
Here the parties argue not only about the amount but about how the contract was performed: quality, deadlines, volumes, acceptance. The outcome turns on industry detail, so we get to grips with how supply, construction or transport actually works, not only with the Civil Code.
Which documents matter most?
The contract with its annexes, acts and delivery notes, correspondence, claim letters and replies, and anything that records actual performance: logs, photos, EDI data. It is better to gather evidence from the first day of the conflict rather than just before the hearing.
Can we keep working with the counterparty during the dispute?
Yes, and it is often sensible: a dispute over one delivery need not end the relationship. We structure the correspondence so that continued work does not weaken your position on the disputed episode, and we propose settlement options.
How long do we have to file a claim?
The general limitation period is three years, but it is shorter for some contracts: for example, one year for claims arising from the carriage of goods. The contract may also set its own deadlines for claims and acceptance, so putting a dispute off is risky.
Can a company protect itself from such disputes in advance?
Yes: by reviewing contracts, having a clear procedure for acceptance and recording complaints, and keeping disciplined correspondence. That is easier than proving everything in court later.
NEXT STEP
Let us discuss your situation
The consultation is free of charge when an engagement agreement is signed: on it we say what has to be done and by when.