International Trade & Commodities
International trade and commodities mandates are shaped by volatile markets, complex contractual chains, financing structures, transport risk and cross-border enforcement. Clavius advises traders, producers, exporters, importers, financial institutions and other market participants on commodity transactions, sale-of-goods contracts, trade finance, shipping, sanctions, customs and disputes across jurisdictions.
Our experience includes specialist commodity arbitration, including GAFTA and FOSFA matters, CISG-governed sale-of-goods disputes, ICC and ad hoc proceedings, letters of credit, guarantees, structured commodity finance, non-delivery and quality disputes, price and force-majeure claims, and the recognition and enforcement of awards and judgments.
Capabilities
Commodity Contracts & Sale of Goods
Advising on commodity sale contracts, specifications, quality, delivery, pricing, payment and default issues across international trade relationships.
CISG & International Sale of Goods
Advising on international sale contracts governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), including formation, performance, conformity, avoidance, damages and remedies.
GAFTA & FOSFA Arbitration
Representing clients in specialist commodity disputes under GAFTA and FOSFA rules, including contractual, procedural and enforcement strategy.
ICC & Ad Hoc Trade Arbitration
Acting in ICC, UNCITRAL and other institutional or ad hoc proceedings arising from international trade and commodity transactions.
Trade Finance
Advising on letters of credit, documentary collections, guarantees, payment structures and financing arrangements supporting international trade.
Structured Commodity Finance
Advising on financing, security, risk allocation and transactional structures involving commodities and cross-border trade flows.
Non-Delivery, Quality & Specification Disputes
Representing clients in disputes involving non-delivery, defective or non-conforming goods, quality, quantity and contractual specifications.
Price, Force Majeure & Market Disruption
Advising on price volatility, force majeure, hardship, market disruption and other events affecting performance of commodity and trade contracts.
Shipping, Carriage & Logistics
Advising on charterparties, cargo, freight, demurrage, warehousing, carriage and related transport issues affecting commodity transactions.
Customs & Trade Regulation
Advising on customs, import-export controls, classification, regulatory restrictions and related enforcement issues.
Sanctions & Restricted Trade
Advising on sanctions, trade restrictions, counterparty risk and the effect of restrictive measures on contracts, payments and performance.
Fraud & Recovery in Trade Transactions
Advising on fraud, misrepresentation, payment defaults, asset preservation and recovery arising from international trade and commodity transactions.
Award & Judgment Enforcement
Advising on recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards and judgments arising from trade and commodities disputes across jurisdictions.