Commodities

Disputes relating to traded commodities form a core part of 7KBW’s practice.

Members of Chambers have acted for buyers and sellers in disputes involving a wide array of traded goods including coal, cobalt, coffee, cocoa, sugar, oils, gas, metals, rice, grains and soyabeans reflecting an impressive breadth and technical command of diverse commodity markets.

A hallmark of 7KBW’s practice is members’ regular involvement in specialist commodity arbitrations under the rules of all major London-based associations, such as the London Metal Exchange (LME), the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations (FOSFA), and the Refined Sugar Association (RSA)

Members have also appeared before international arbitration tribunals in accordance with LCIA, ICC or UNCITRAL arbitration rules. Chambers and Partners has described 7KBW as a major presence in the commodities sector, while The Legal 500 praises it for its pooled commodities, insurance and shipping expertise.