Rita Vanaga
Assistant to a Sworn Advocate
Rita Vanaga is an assistant to a sworn advocate, advising clients on civil, administrative and criminal law matters. She represents clients’ interests both in pre-trial dispute resolution and in court proceedings.
Through providing state-funded legal aid in criminal cases, she has learned to stay calm and focus on what matters, even in tense situations.
In addition to her legal education, Rita holds a Master of Science in Geography with a specialisation in spatial planning. This helps her approach complex matters that call for a multidisciplinary perspective.
Experience
2025Commercial disputes in aviation supply chains
Manufacturing and trade
Several companies in the aviation sector, including parts manufacturers and suppliers, faced commercial disputes concerning unpaid amounts for delivered goods. The disputes involved international supply chains and the performance of contractual obligations between commercial partners.
For each matter, we developed an appropriate dispute-resolution strategy, represented clients in negotiations and litigation, and provided support with debt recovery. In our work, we took account of the specific features of the aviation sector, as well as the fact that disputes frequently involved several jurisdictions and different supply-chain participants.
Successful dispute resolutions were achieved for the client, protecting its commercial interests and promoting performance of contractual obligations.
2024International construction dispute in SCC arbitration
Real estate and construction
During the implementation of a significant real estate project, a dispute arose between the employer and the main contractor regarding performance of the construction contract. The disagreement concerned design documentation, including technical solutions, as well as payment for completed construction works. Due to deficiencies in the documentation and delayed payments, the main contractor suspended the works and terminated the contract. The dispute was heard by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (SCC).
We represented the client in the arbitration proceedings and advised on the allocation of liability for design errors, the allocation of contractual risks, suspension of construction works and termination of the contract, as well as unpaid amounts, contractual penalties, default interest and the enforcement of guarantees.