international trade
"Very strong shipping team with a wealth of experience. Very approachable”.
The Legal 500
We advise on all aspects of agreements relating to the sale of goods,
including:
- CIF and FOB contracts
- Commodities
- Quality claims, damage and shortfall
- Letter of credit drafting and disputes
- INCOTERMS
- FOSFA, GAFTA, ICC and other arbitration
Our experience includes drafting and advising on contracts and joint venture agreements, as well as on the documentary aspects of trade finance and letters of credit.
We regularly advise national and multinational clients in relation to commodities including crude oil and products, metals and soft commodities such as sugar, cocoa and grains.
Our clients include traders, banks, insurers, brokers, charterers and trade associations.
Our team advises on both contentious and transactional work, negotiating contracts, putting together finance and advising on any dispute resolution issues.