Whenever possible IY LEGAL aims to resolve commercial disputes without clients becoming embroiled in drawn out, costly, arbitration proceedings. Where arbitration proceedings become necessary, we are experts at fighting cases for our clients successfully, with focus, tenacity and absolute determination! We have a busy, very well-known arbitration practice across our business sectors.
We can advise you before a dispute has arisen, handle your dispute whether you are claiming, defending and/or counter-claiming and represent you in commercial arbitrations in the UK and elsewhere, including before the leading trade associations such as the LMAA, LME, Coffee Trade Federation, Sugar Association, GAFTA and FOSFA and those conducted under LMAA, ICC, ICE, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules, or under the Arbitration Act 1996. We can advise on and manage security arrangements, guarantees and the enforcement of Arbitration Awards internationally.
We have extensive experience handling the wide range of disputes which occur in our industry sectors, including disputes involving most forms of charterparties and bills of lading, including the various BIMCO forms; ship sale and purchase agreements; most physical and derivative commodity trading and sale of goods contracts, including those used by GAFTA, FOSFA, the LME, SCoTA and oil traders; letters of credit and trade finance agreements; FEED, turnkey and lump-sum energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts on and off-shore; LOGIC Standard Contracts; FIDIC contracts; pipeline contracts; drilling and rig agreements; heavy-lifts; offshore service agreements; installation and EPIC contracts in the oil, gas and renewables sectors; refinery, terminal, petrochemical and production agreements; maintenance and life-cycle extension agreements; FPSO, FSRU and SPM agreements; insurance policy terms used by the London market.
IY LEGAL advises and represent UK and international clients from across the world who have their English law disputes resolved by commercial arbitration in London and elsewhere.
IY LEGAL has won the following recent Awards for its Arbitration work:
Arbitration Advisers of the Year 2021 (Global Busniess Magazine)
Arbitration Law within England 2020 & 2019 (IAE Awards)
Leading Arbitration Specialist of the Year UK 2018 (Acquisition International Magazine)
Arbitration Firm of the Year 2017 - London UK (Corporate LiveWire Awards)
While he was practising as a solicitor, Andrew Iyer was described by 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' as having:
"a deep understanding of international markets and an impressive track record in arbitration and commercial disputes."
“Andrew Iyer continues to glean high praise from clients”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorEnergy & Natural Resources Law Expert of the Year in England 2020
Leaders in Law Global Awards“[Iyer] has the experience to instantly recognise the problems being encountered and the professional expertise to always provide sound, concise and, most importantly, clear legal advice”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor'Shipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards'Arbitration Advisers of the Year' 2021
Global Business Magazine
“an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer is] one of the most experienced energy lawyers that I have come across. His energy practice has a unique offshore flavour which suits our requirements”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorShipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2020
Global Law Experts Annual Awards'Energy & Natural Resources Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards“Iyer has a deep understanding of international markets and an impressive track record in arbitration and commercial disputes”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor'Leading Arbitration Specialist UK' 2022
AI Global Excellence Awards“[Iyer is] an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorWinner of the International Law Office 'Client Choice Award for Energy & Natural Resources UK'
While Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“Sharp, to the point and efficient. [Iyer] responds with electrifying speed and is always contactable”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer] is very cost effective, efficient and proactive - he takes the initiative in speeding up recalcitrant opponent lawyers to the negotiating table”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor
