Gonen International provides world-class services in challenging international arbitration cases, as well as national proceedings involving multiple legal systems. Our team successfully represents clients in arbitration proceedings across various sectors, including construction, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, defense, food, and financial technology (FinTech).
We have expertise in:
- Commercial arbitration
Our team has a proven track record of representing clients in high-stakes commercial arbitration cases across both domestic and international forums. We operate under the world’s most prestigious arbitration rules — including ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA, SCAI, and ISTAC — delivering bespoke legal strategies, skillfully managing proceedings, and ensuring seamless enforcement of awards. With our strategic insight and relentless commitment, we safeguard our clients’ interests in even the most complex disputes.
- Commodity arbitration
We represent clients in complex commodity arbitration disputes arising from the trade, transportation, and financing of raw materials and goods. Our team brings extensive expertise in this specialized field, with a strong track record of success under the rules of prominent trade associations, including FOSFA (Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association) and GAFTA (Grain and Feed Trade Association).
- Investment arbitration
Gonen International Ltd advises and represents clients in complex treaty-based investment arbitration, combining legal acumen with strategic insight in proceedings before ICSID and under UNCITRAL rules.
- Maritime arbitration
At Gonen International Ltd, our expert team provides comprehensive legal support in complex maritime disputes. We represent clients in matters involving charter parties, freight and ship rental agreements, collisions and rescue operations, provisional attachment of vessels, as well as marine and environmental pollution cases.
Our consultancy services extend to:
- Ensuring full compliance with international maritime conventions, including SOLAS, MARPOL, and UNCLOS;
- Guiding clients through ship financing and registration procedures, including flag changes;
- Providing expert assistance in marine insurance, covering Hull & Machinery (H&M), Protection & Indemnity (P&I), club insurance, and freight insurance;
- Offering tailored solutions for maritime transport disputes, including cargo loss, damage, or container claims.
We deliver efficient dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, with particular expertise before the LMAA (London Maritime Arbitrators Association). Additionally, our team is well-versed in AD HOC arbitration, providing flexible and strategic solutions for temporary or short-term proceedings.
Our international reach is extensive: we have successfully represented clients in courts and arbitral proceedings across the USA, UK, Switzerland, and France. By coordinating closely with local counsel in operational jurisdictions, we ensure that disputes are managed efficiently and effectively, achieving precedent-setting outcomes in favor of our clients.
At Gonen International, we combine legal excellence with strategic insight to safeguard our clients’ maritime interests globally.