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About Me

I am an international trade professional, qualified arbitrator, and former Chief Operating Officer of a trading firm with over 800,000 MT annual turnover. With more than 15 years of hands-on experience, I've worked at every level of the trade lifecycle — from farmer procurement, vessel chartering, arranging full chain supply and managing commercial disputes.

Today, I serve as an arbitrator, trade representative, expert witness, and advisor, with the rare combination of legal training and operational depth. I speak the languages of trade, procedure, and logistics fluently — both literally and professionally.
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Why choose me?

Because I have been in your position. I understand what is at stake when performance fails, vessels delay, or counterparties go silent. I bring clarity, discipline, and credibility — and I help clients resolve conflicts with precision and fairness.

As a GAFTA, FOSFA, and LMAA arbitrator, I bring over 15 years of practical experience in the agricultural commodities trade and maritime shipping and chartering. My arbitration work reflects deep familiarity with the operational and legal aspects of commodity contracts and charter parties.

Background
GAFTA
FOSFA
LMAA

This experience includes laytime/demurrage issues, deviation and detention, performance disputes, and B/L claims.

Key Areas of Expertise

I have handled disputes under all key charterparty forms, including:

• GENCON (BIMCO standard voyage charter)
• NYPE 1993 / NYPE 1994 (time charters)
• SYNACOMEX 2000 (French grain charterparty)
• All type of disputes relating to GAFTA and FOSFA terms (non-performance, quality issues and payment obligations)

Key Areas of Expertise

Maritime and commodity contracts (FOB, CFR, CIF)
Charterparty disputes (voyage, time, trip, COA)
Inland transport (CPT, DAP) & multimodal freight
Port operations, transshipment, river/barge logistics
Banking instruments (L/C, CAD, CAFD, SBLC)
Documentary disputes (B/L, LOI, discrepancies)
Quality/condition claims, late shipment, delivery failures
Assessment of damages, mitigation, and risk transfer

Why appoint me?

Because I blend real shipping experience with arbitration procedure — delivering decisions that are enforceable, fair, and commercially sound.

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Trade Representative

I represent parties throughout the entire arbitration and dispute resolution process — from early-stage claims to full hearings.

Why clients retain me:

Because I combine real trade know-how with legal and procedural skill. I understand how to present strong cases, eliminate weak arguments, and protect your commercial standing.

Key Services

Representation at GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA, and ad hoc hearings
Drafting and submitting statements of case, defence, rejoinders, and witness materials
Strategic case framing and document preparation
Communication with counterparties, arbitrators, and legal counsel
Procedural compliance, deadline tracking, and award enforcement support
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Expert Witness

I provide expert reports and testimony in arbitration and court proceedings related to commodity trade and shipping.

Areas of Testimony

GAFTA / FOSFA contractual practice
Execution standards and industry norms
Chartering operations and port logistics
Bank payment structures: L/Cs, CAD, SWIFT
Insight into trade non-performance and documentary disputes Decoding execution gaps and obligations Market Price Assessment

Why I'm trusted:

Because I've executed these contracts myself. I explain not only what happened — but why it matters in context.

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