DWF

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.