The changing landscape of commodities disputes

7 May 2019 | 14:00 - 17:00 | Duration: 195 minutes (plus light lunch before the session)

Hosts

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Clyde & Co, The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), HFW, The London Metal Exchange (LME), Quadrant Chambers

What this session will cover

The changing landscape of commodities disputes’ will combine presentations, panel discussions and a Q&A session on topical issues in the resolution of commodities disputes.

The session will cover pertinent topics including:

Commonalities and current themes in global commodities disputes
Synthetic bills and synthetic trading and how this is manifesting
Agency issues in commodities arbitration: from service of process to enforcement
Force majeure in commodities disputes
Special challenges in commodities arbitrations
Are you an Amber Gambler? Avoiding the pitfalls of being appointed as an arbitrator and how challenges for arbitral impartiality can be avoided
Navigating the challenges for in-house lawyers in commodity arbitrations: rules, communications, and privilege

Speakers:

Michael Swangard, Partner, Clyde & Co
Brian Perrott, Partner, HFW
Mathew Rea, Partner, BCLP
Jonathan Waters, General Counsel, GAFTA
Edward Album, London Metal Exchange (LME)
Simon Rainey QC, Quadrant Chambers
Anna Owen-Davies, Global Head of Trade Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Louis Dreyfus

Registration and catering: Registration, networking and a light lunch will be available from 13:00 pm, in time for a prompt start for the session at 14:00 pm.

This event is being held at:

Clyde & Co

Address

The St Botolph Building,
138 Houndsditch,
London,
EC3A 7AR.
Auditorium on the 13th floor

Getting There

We recommend using Transport for London (TFL) for the most up-to-date information on how to get to Clyde & Co.