Profile
Work Department
Position
A partner in the commodities team, with over 10 years' experience advising in the field of international trade and shipping, Darren regularly advises companies that trade, finance and transport a wide range of commodities.
He is also vastly experienced in dispute resolution, having been involved in a variety of trade association arbitrations, including the LME, GAFTA, FOSFA, ICA, RSA and SAOL and arbitrations subject to ICC, LCIA and LMAA terms.
Darren has also frequently appeared before the Commercial Court and also has experience at Court of Appeal and Supreme Court level appeals. He regularly contributes articles to legal publications, as well as presenting at a number of industry seminars and training events.
He obtained a postgraduate diploma in law at City University, London in 2005, attending Inns of Court School of Law.
Career
Trained at Mays Brown; qualified 2008. Partner at Hill Dickinson 2014.
Memberships
Supporting Member of LMAA.
Education
University of Southampton (LL.B (Hons) 2002).
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Hill Dickinson's commodity and shipping team is a tight-knit group - not part of an overly large firm - but approachable and responsive. Each partner and associate are highly professional and knowledgeable and instills confidence.'
'Jeff Isaacs is head of the group and assured in his abilities. The complete package. Darren Wall- without doubt an all-rounder whose knowledge and people skills are outstanding. Lucy Wickham- reliable, efficient and definitely going places.'
‘The team at Hill Dickinson is second to none. The have an unrivalled approach; fully engaging with the customer and the case, giving pragmatic, high quality advice with an excellent understanding of the industry. Their strengths include outstanding customer engagement, a pragmatic approach both to the issue and to the depth of the advice given. Particularly the high level of understanding and engagement are unrivalled.'
’Darren Wall- Darren's approach is 100%. He has an excellent understanding of the industry, outstanding commercial acumen and gives exemplary advice. Amy Walmsley- Amy gives high-quality, solid advice with an excellent understanding of the industry. Lucy Wickham - Lucy is highly capable and is an up-and-coming star.’‘Paul Taylor is an outstanding commodities lawyer, understanding and meeting clients' needs.’
‘I work with Olga Newman - she is a professional. Her consultations and works are very detailed and clear. She answers all my questions. Friendly, polite. I can see her individual approach to each client.’
‘Absolutely brilliant on commodities, with unrivalled experience.’
‘Mark Aspinall is a strong strategic thinker who ran our case very effectively.'
Key clients
- Addax ADM COFCO Czarnikow Gerald Metals Gunvor HDI Global Wilmar MS Amlin Nibulon SA