With the arrival of four partners from Kennedys in May 2025 bolstering the team, DWF advises commodities traders, P&I clubs and shipowners in a wide range of hard and soft commodities disputes. The firm acts on contentious matters ranging from the theft or detention of cargo to cargo contamination. Heading the team, Jonathan Moss is well-versed in commodities fraud, outturn losses, piracy and bills of lading disputes. Brian Boahene is an expert in petroleum and petrochemicals litigation. Radhika Ruparelia advises clients in the metals and grain spaces on professional negligence claims. Laura Segger adds sanctions expertise to the team.
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- The individuals are confident, highly capable practitioners who bring deep expertise in their respective fields, delivering advice with authority and precision.
- A key strength of the team is its ability to calibrate the level of detail and delivery to suit the client’s needs. Clients particularly value the clarity and usability of the team’s outputs: concise, strategic executive summaries are provided upfront to support swift decision-making, while more detailed, technical analysis is set out in structured annexes for those who require a deeper dive. This flexible approach allows clients—from senior executives to in-house specialists—to engage with the advice at the level most relevant to them.
- Jonathan Moss is very easy to approach, very prompt in responding, and able to fully understand our priorities and commercial considerations, which he factored in when proposing solutions.
- They have been very prompt in attending to our affairs. They have been very engaging and meticulous in their approach. They are able to give us a comprehensive assessment of the risks involved and good advice balancing risks and commercial considerations.
Practice head
Jonathan Moss
Other key lawyers
Radhika Ruparelia; Chris Dunn; Mark Lloyd; Michael Biltoo; Jonathan Evans; Brian Boahene; Laura Segger