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Damian Honey

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Commodities and dispute resolution.

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Partner specialising in two distinct areas: commodities – energy, hard and soft commodities; and cross border litigation and arbitration – focused on the banking and energy sectors.

Career

Pupil at 20 Essex Street 1994-95; barrister Holmes Hardingham 1995-96; joined Holman Fenwick Willan 1996; qualified 1997; partner 2003.

London: Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

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Damian Honey - HFW

Within: Commercial litigation

HFW is widely respected for its expertise in energy, mining and transport-related disputes. The practice also regularly acts in litigation involving commodities, manufacturing, utilities, engineering, financial services and international trade companies. Damian Honey represents clients in disputes in relation to commodities and freight-related matters; other highly regarded advisers are Simon Blows, Noel Campbell, Costas Frangeskides and Alistair Feeney.

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Commodities disputes

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Damian Honey - HFW

Within: Commodities disputes

HFW is recognised as a strong player in the physical commodities market and handles the full spectrum of work concerning the international sale of goods, including soft commodities, oil and gas, coal and steel, and non-ferrous and precious metals. Among its clients are multinational energy and chemical companies, coal and metal traders, soft commodity trading houses, trade finance banks, governments and their agencies, brokers, insurers and trade associations. Practice head Alistair Feeney is a leading specialist in energy commodities, particularly crude oil, petroleum products, LNG and biomass. Brian Perrott has more than 30 years' experience in commodities, derivatives and shipping disputes. Damian Honey advises commodity traders, producers, financiers and insurers on physical and financial trading agreements and disputes. Sarah Taylor and Judith Prior are also recommended for contentious matters.

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International arbitration

Within: International arbitration

HFW is best known for its international arbitration experience in relation to shipping and aviation, international trade, energy and commodities; other areas of strength include insurance and reinsurance, financial services and construction. The names to note are Damian Honey, Katie Pritchard, Alistair Feeney, Costas Frangeskides and Max Wieliczko.

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Damian Honey

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London: Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

Commodities disputes

International arbitration

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