10 March 2026, 14:30 – 16:00
Geneva
SMBC Law will host a side event during Geneva International Legal Week where partner Cyrus Siassi and associate Amanda Andrade will explore one of the most delicate issues in commodity and shipping contracts: when commercial pressure crosses the line into repudiation.
In a practical and engaging discussion titled Default and Termination in Commodity and Shipping Contracts: Drawing the Line Between Commercial Pressure and Repudiation, the session will unpack how and when a party can bring a contract to an end without exposing itself to claims of wrongful termination.
Drawing on real scenarios from day to day trading and disputes, the conversation will look at situations such as non-nomination of vessels, late shipment and failure to open letters of credit, and how these play out in practice under termination clauses.
Aimed at lawyers, traders and in house counsel, the session is designed to be interactive, clear and experience driven, offering concrete guidance on managing termination risk under pressure. Join us during GILW for an open exchange of views and practical takeaways you can actually use!
For more information, please visit: https://gilw.legal/events/
