Services
Commercial agreements and disputes where English law applies
I consider enquiries from businesses, individuals and other organisations, including overseas parties. Read about my work below, or contact me to discuss whether a matter is suitable.
Choosing where to start
If your matter concerns supplying products to a distributor, start with distribution agreements. For a commercial principal or agent relationship, choose commercial agency. Charter parties, bills of lading and cargo issues fall within maritime and shipping; marine-policy and coverage questions belong with marine insurance.
For another agreement, transaction or contractual problem, start with commercial contracts. If you want advice about arbitration or mediation, or are enquiring about a neutral appointment, use dispute resolution. If the matter overlaps several areas, send a brief outline through the contact page rather than choosing a category first.
For an existing general commercial contract disagreement, start with commercial contract disputes. For drafting, review, negotiation or a proposed change before a disagreement, use commercial contracts.
Commercial contracts
Commercial agreements and contractual issues, including international M&A, trade finance and commodity work.
Distribution agreements
Advice for suppliers and distributors on agreements and disputes.
Commercial agency
Commercial principal and agent relationships, agreements and disputes.
Maritime and shipping
Charter parties, bills of lading, cargo damage, shortages and shipping agreements.
Marine insurance
Legal advice on marine policies, coverage, claims and related commercial matters.
Arbitration and mediation
Advice to parties and neutral mediator or arbitrator appointments. Court litigation is not offered.
Commercial contract disputes
Party advice on existing commercial contract disagreements, negotiation, arbitration and mediation. No court litigation.
International commercial work
International M&A, trade finance and letters of credit, commodity matters and other commercial arrangements are also considered where English law applies.
Court litigation is not offered. Suitability, conflicts, scope and terms are considered before any engagement.