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International Arbitration

International trade

Pandemics and recent political events have put international trade on the front page like never before. We support our clients every step of the way in ensuring that goods travel from A to B. Our lawyers have the added expertise of being able to navigate the ever-evolving sanctions landscape in today's world. When trade breaks down, we are adept at resolving disputes so that our client's get full value for their bargain.

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Singapore oil trading company

Acting for a Singapore oil trading company in an arbitration concerning back-to-back trading of biodiesel fuel, including complex fraud allegations relating to shipping documents and requiring expert evidence on trade finance and Chinese customs laws.

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Japanese trading company

Acting for a Japanese trading company in making recoveries under a trade insurance policy covering losses arising out of the sale of plastics to Russian and Chinese buyers.

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Commodity financing fraud

Acting for a global bank in an arbitration relating to its exposure under a high profile multi-billion dollar commodity financing fraud in Qingdao, China.

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Romanian port and terminal facility

Acting for one of the world's largest commodities traders in a London-seated LCIA dispute regarding the sale of a port and terminal facility in Romania.

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Lead and zinc production

Acting for a Bulgarian company in LCIA arbitration against a Dutch commodities trading company, in a dispute relating to the production and supply of lead and zinc.

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