Trade, Distribution, and Supply Chain (disputes)
Dispute-led support for trading relationships under pressure
Trade and supply chain disputes escalate quickly: non-payment, quality disputes, missed delivery windows, logistics failures and termination conflicts can interrupt operations and materially impact margin. The correct response requires rapid evidence control, contractual leverage and forum strategy.
STA Legal acts for manufacturers, exporters, distributors, agents, retailers and traders in supply chain and distribution disputes, including cross-border cases and arbitration.
Our trade and supply chain disputes expertise
Supply and purchase disputes
We act in disputes concerning:
- Non-conforming goods, quality/specification issues and rejection rights
- Late delivery, missed schedules and consequential loss disputes
- Retention of title and recovery of goods
- Pricing, deduction, set-off and reconciliation disputes
- Force majeure and change-in-market disputes affecting performance
Distribution, agency and network disputes
We advise on:
- Termination disputes and notice validity
- Exclusivity and territory disputes
- Destruction or sale of warehoused goods
- Minimum performance and KPI disputes
- Parallel supply, grey market issues and brand control disputes
- Claims for damages, accounts and injunctive relief where appropriate
Cross-border forum and enforcement strategy
We handle:
- Jurisdictional disputes and forum selection strategy
- Arbitration under trade association terms where applicable
- Enforcement planning aligned to asset location and recovery prospects
Contact us
Manage a live supply chain dispute or threatened termination
Assess forum and enforcement options before issuing/defending
Implement dispute-readiness protocols for repeat contracting