commodities & international trade

Our team acts on behalf of commodity trading clients in relation to sale contracts covering a wide range of commodities, including oil and petrochemicals, grain and feedstuffs, edible oils, sugar and metals.

We regularly handle arbitrations under the rules of the major commodity trade associations (FOSFA, GAFTA, LME, RSA), or other international arbitration rules such as those of the ICC and LCIA. We often advise on appeals to the High Court on points of law.

We provide a comprehensive service which includes advising in relation to trade finance, problems relating to letters of credit, cargo inspections, certification and collateral management agreements. We assist with problems arising through the intervention of customs or other authorities or through the application of import and export regulations and duties. We have extensive experience handling disputes over the trading and transportation of physical products, including crude oil and refined petroleum products and coal.

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