Darren is a partner in the Commodities Team of the international law firm Hill Dickinson LLP, with over 15 years’ experience advising in the field of international trade and shipping.
His private practice sees Darren regularly advising companies that trade, finance and transport a wide range of commodities. As well as advising businesses, Darren has vast experience of dispute resolution, having conducted a variety of trade association arbitration including the LME, Gafta, FOSFA, ICA, RSA and SAOL as well as 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 levels, appearing on behalf of the Respondent in the Supreme Court case of Bunge v. Nidera [2015] 3 All E.R. 1082.
Darren regularly contributes articles to legal publications, as well as presenting at a number of industry seminars and training events.
Prior to entering private practice, Darren obtained a postgraduate diploma in law at City University, London in 2005, attending Inns of Court School of Law. Darren is an alumnus of the University of Southampton, graduating with a degree in law in 2002, before spending time as a Research Assistant with the IML between 2002 – 2004.