Associate
Sophie advises clients involved in all aspects of international trade.
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Sophie specialises in marine and international trade disputes. She assists commodity traders, producers, ship owners, and charterers, providing expert advice on issues arising out of sale of goods contracts, charterparties, bills of lading, and letters of credit. Her clients benefit from her experience in various London forums, including GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA, ICSID, RSA, and the High Court.
Sophie helps clients resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. She offers timely advice which is focused on delivering solutions that align with her clients' commercial objectives while also mitigating risks.
Commodities Fraud
Representing metal traders in proceedings involving allegations of fraud and successful applications for worldwide freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal orders, and summary judgment.
GAFTA
Successfully representing sellers in a demurrage claim concerning the delayed opening of a letter of credit and valid tender of notice of readiness. Representing buyers in a dispute relating to the seller's rejection of the vessel.
RSA
Acting for sellers in a sale contract dispute relating to contract formation and jurisdiction.
LMAA
Representing buyers in a dispute concerning the sale of a vessel and the condition in which sellers sought to deliver her.
ICSID
Successfully resisting an application for annulment of an ICSID arbitration award.