EU Russian Coal Sanctions - 'U Turn' on transport to non-EU countries.
20th September 2022
On 19th September 2022, the EU softened its ban on the transfer from Russia of coal (and other fossil fuels) by permitting transport to non-EU destinations.
Read more'Loss of Profits' exclusion clause in the legal news
19th August 2022
Does a loss of profits exclusion clause cover wasted expenditure; ask the Court of Appeal?
Read moreGold mining extraction project
25th April 2022
IY LEGAL has been involved in a gold mining extraction project which recently completed.
Read moreArbitration 'win' for IY LEGAL commodity trading client.
20th April 2022
This month we obtained a London Arbitration Award for significant damages and costs in favour of our clients, a well-known international commodity trader.
Read moreRussia Ukraine - Legal problems for Shipping and International Trade
9th March 2022
Like many London shipping and trade lawyers, we have been inundated with new cases since the outbreak of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. Here are some examples of problems faced by these sectors at the moment.
Read moreRecent Corporate Acquisition Work at IY LEGAL
18th February 2022
We report on some recent corporate acquisition projects in which we have been involved.
Read moreRecognition for IY LEGAL in 2022 Legal Awards
10th January 2022
IY LEGAL wins 2022 legal awards for its Arbitration, Shipping, Trade and Energy work.
Read moreThe Court of Appeal decides what losses due to delay are within the concept of 'demurrage'.
22nd November 2021
The Court of Appeal has recently decided what ship owner losses are included within the phrase 'demurrage' when a charterer exceeds laytime and in so doing, has overturned the Commercial Court's earlier, controversial, finding.
Read moreArbitration 'win' for IY LEGAL energy sector client.
8th November 2021
We have just obtained a LCIA Arbitration Award for one of our energy contactor clients which provides a range of pipeline inspection services to oil and gas pipeline operators around the world.
Read moreBitcoin and cryptocurrency project at IY LEGAL
1st November 2021
Over the last few months we have prepared a series of agreements and contract terms for a client which operates a well-known Bitcoin and crypto exchange.
Read moreThe Power of a Sealed Offer in an Arbitration
7th October 2021
Our recent involvement in, and successful resolution of, a long running London Arbitration is a useful illustration of how a well considered Sealed Offer can be a powerful settlement tool in Arbitation proceedings, in the right circumstances.
Read moreHurricane Ida and the closure of the Mississippi River.
6th September 2021
We were kept very busy last week by Hurricane Ida, which struck the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Read moreLatest LCIA Arbitration 'win' for IY LEGAL
12th August 2021
IY LEGAL has won another LCIA Arbitration for a well-known commodity trading client, concerning a large coal shipment from South Africa to India on SCoTA terms.
Read more14th June 2021
This June 2021, IY LEGAL marks its 6th anniversary!
Read more1st May 2021
From 1st May 2021, the new LMAA Terms and Procedures take effect.
Read moreHow to get an Arbitration Award paid
16th April 2021
Obtaining an Arbitration Award is, sometimes, only the first step in recovering money for a client. In this bulletin we give an illustration of what can be achieved - even in difficult circumstances with an uncooperative Respondent - if you know what you are doing!
Read more“[Iyer] is very cost effective, efficient and proactive - he takes the initiative in speeding up recalcitrant opponent lawyers to the negotiating table”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“Iyer has a deep understanding of international markets and an impressive track record in arbitration and commercial disputes”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorEnergy Law Lawyer of the Year in England 2018: Andrew Iyer
International Advisory Experts Awards“Sharp, to the point and efficient. [Iyer] responds with electrifying speed and is always contactable”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“Andrew Iyer continues to glean high praise from clients”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer] has the experience to instantly recognise the problems being encountered and the professional expertise to always provide sound, concise and, most importantly, clear legal advice”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer is] one of the most experienced energy lawyers that I have come across. His energy practice has a unique offshore flavour which suits our requirements”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorClient Choice winner 'Shipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2018'.
Corporate Intl Magazine Global AwardsLeading Arbitration Specialist of the Year, UK 2018
Leading Adviser Awards, Acquisition International MagazineWinner of the International Law Office 'Client Choice Award for Energy & Natural Resources UK'
While Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorBoutique Commodities firm of the Year in England 2017
Corporate Intl Magazine Global AwardsShipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2019 & 2020
Global Law Experts Annual AwardsCommercial Lawyer of the Year 2018: Andrew Iyer
Corporate LiveWire Global AwardsEnergy & Natural Resources Law Expert of the Year in England 2020
Leaders in Law Global Awards“[Iyer is] an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorArbitration Firm of the Year 2017 - London, UK
Corporate LiveWire Legal AwardsArbitration Law within England, Winner 2019 & 2020
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