Disputes relating to traded commodities form a core part of 7KBWs’ practice. Members of chambers have acted for buyers and sellers in disputes involving coal, cobalt, coffee, cocoa, sugar, oils, gas, metals, rice, grains and soyabeans amongst many other commodities.
Specialist arbitrations before most of the London-based commodity trade associations such as LME, GAFTA, FOSFA, and RSA are regularly undertaken. Members have also appeared before international arbitration tribunals in accordance with LCIA, ICC or UNCITRAL arbitration rules. Chambers UK describes 7KBW as a major presence in the commodities sector, while the Legal 500 praises it for its pooled commodities, insurance and shipping expertise.
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