Chris Felton

Partner, Gardner Leader LLP

Chris is a Partner in Gardner Leader’s Dispute Resolution team.

Chris specialises in complex, multi-jurisdiction litigation and is a regular in the Commercial, Chancery and Technology and Construction Courts. His work includes a significant amount of international arbitration (LCIA, ICC, Swiss Rules, GAFTA and ad hoc), often on a sovereign/interstate level. He is recognised in the Legal 500 as a Leading Individual in Commercial Litigation and regularly features in Chambers and Partners.

Many of Chris’ cases have an international dimension. He has litigated for clients in a number of different jurisdictions including the US, Canada, Brazil, Germany, France, Switzerland, The Netherlands, former CIS States, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Abu Dhabi, Seychelles, Malaysia, Singapore and China.

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Gafta—appeals under Gafta Arbitration Rules No. 125

Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the appeals process under the Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta) Arbitration Rules No. 125 (Gafta 125). It covers preliminary steps and time limits, the notice of appeal, the appointment of a Board of Appeal, security for sums awarded at first tier, oral hearings, release of the appeal award, appeals and challenges in the English court under the Arbitration Act 1996, costs and non-compliance with rules, time limits and directions. This topic may be referred to as the two-tier system in Gafta arbitration; the second tier appeal process in Gafta arbitration.

Arbitration

Gafta—commencing an arbitration under Gafta Arbitration Rules No. 125

Practice Notes

The Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta) is a trade association, based in London, which administers arbitrations in the international grain trade. This Practice Note introduces the Gafta Arbitration Rules No. 125 (Gafta 125) and sets out the process for commencing (starting, initiating, referring) arbitration, including the time limits for claiming arbitration, service of a notice of intention, lapse of a claim, the appointment of a tribunal (sole arbitrator or three arbitrators), challenging jurisdiction and commencing the arbitration procedure.

Arbitration

Gafta—the arbitration process under Gafta Arbitration Rules No. 125

Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the arbitration process under the Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta) Arbitration Rules No. 125 (Gafta 125) after a party has claimed (commenced) arbitration. The Practice Note covers the exchange of submissions, string arbitrations, hearings, trade representatives, determinations on paper, release of the arbitral award, deposits and costs, failure to comply with rules, orders and time limits, and naming of award defaulters.

Arbitration