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Darren Wall

Darren Wall

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

Darren is a partner in the commodities team, with over 10 years' experience advising in the field of international trade and shipping.

Career

Darren regularly advises companies that trade, finance and transport a wide range of commodities. As well as advising businesses, Darren 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. Darren regularly contributes articles to legal publications, as well as presenting at a number of industry seminars and training events.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Law Society of England and Wales

Supporting Member of the LMAA

Work Highlights

Bunge SA -v- Nidera BV [2015] 3 All E.R. 1082; [2014] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 404; [2013] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 62 (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Commercial Court)

Public Company Rise -v- Nibulon SA [2015] 2 All E.R. (Comm) 778 (Commercial Court)

Nidera BV -v- Venus International Free Zone for Trading and Marine Services SAE [2014] 2 Lloyd’s Rep. 425

Bunge SA -v- Nibulon BV [2014] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 393 (Commercial Court)

Finmoon Ltd -v- Baltic Reefers Management Ltd. [2012] 2 Lloyd’s Rep. 388

Gulf Agri Trade FZCO -v- Aston Agro Industrial AG [2009] 1 All E.R. (Comm) 991

Education

City University, London

Postgraduate diploma, Law

2005

University of Southampton

Undergraduate, Law

2002

Key sectors

Resources and MiningTransport

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Commodities: Physicals - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Darren Wall is noted for his expert handling of disputes and has substantial experience representing clients in arbitrations and litigation. He has specialist knowledge of the soft commodities sector.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Darren is a brilliant lawyer achieving excellent results for our business.

    Commodities: PhysicalsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Darren is client-focused and brilliant at resolving issues.

    Commodities: PhysicalsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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