IY LEGAL recently won a London Arbitration for a commodity trader involving a shipment of Italian Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (used in the cement manufacturing process) to Colombia. The disputes involved issues of cargo quality, discharge delays and additional discharging costs. The central issues considered the legal effects of a ‘Certificates Final Clause’ included in the sale contract and the case law surrounding the principles in Toepfer v Continental Grain Co [1974] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 11 and whether the CFR seller fixed a proper Vessel? The Respondent also challenged the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.
The Tribunal ruled that it had jurisdiction and IY LEGAL’s client succeeded on all of the issues and was awarded 100% of its damages claim, plus costs.
“[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 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“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] 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'Arbitration Advisers of the Year' 2021
Global Business Magazine
“Andrew Iyer continues to glean high praise from clients”
From 'The Legal 500' 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“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'Energy & Natural Resources Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine 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 solicitorEnergy & Natural Resources Law Expert of the Year in England 2020
Leaders in Law Global Awards'Shipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global AwardsShipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2020
Global Law Experts Annual Awards“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'Leading Arbitration Specialist UK' 2022
AI Global Excellence Awards
