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Supreme Court promotes certainty and stability in sales transactions

Varun Zaiwalla, at Zaiwalla & Co, reports on a recent case from the UK Supreme Court which will have wider ramifications for the marine sector

The landmark victory for Sharp Corp in Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV (previously known as Glencore Agriculture BV) [2024] 1 Lloyd's Rep 568, reaffirms the English law's practical, reasonable and realistic approach to commercial law.

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