Commodities in Focus

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Hosted by members of Stephenson Harwood’s leading commodities team, our podcast series, Commodities in Focus, provides an overview of key legal developments and topical issues facing clients engaged in the production, trading, carriage, storage and financ

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    • Jun 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 5 EPISODES


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    The Eternal Bliss – A sale contract perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 10:06


    In this podcast, associates Simon Domin and Ben Bryant discuss the recent Court of Appeal decision in "The Eternal Bliss" addressing the scope of demurrage clauses in charterparties, and the impact the judgment may have on parties' contractual position under their sale contracts.

    The Singapore Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act – a buoy for oil companies in trouble?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 14:09


    In this uncertain climate, brought upon by the global oil crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, this podcast will discuss measures available in the Singapore Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 that commodities companies can rely on to keep them afloat. 

    MAC clauses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 27:12


    In the latest episode of Commodities in Focus, London-based commodities partner Peter Bennett and offshore energy partner Stuart Beadnall discuss MAC clauses. They look at a number of areas, including what they are, how they operate, why they are becoming so prominent and the risks surrounding termination rights. 

    Fuel flashpoints

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 21:23


    In the latest episode of Commodities in Focus, London-based partners Jonathan Spearing and Emma Skakle and marine director, Rod Johnson discuss fuel flashpoints, including; what a flashpoint is, why it matters, the issues and risks that may arise in relation to flashpoints and finally, what charterers can do to mitigate those risks. 

    What the commodities industries need to know about the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 20:58


    In our opening episode, London partners Emma Skakle and Ian Benjamin discuss the new UK insolvency laws and how they might affect those involved in the sale, purchase and transportation of commodities. They explore the background to the Act and the main changes introduced by it, before considering the extent of its application to commodities contracts and charterparties, and offering some practical tips for how contractual parties might protect themselves going forward.  

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