Commodities: Physicals
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Band 2
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Provided by Clyde & Co LLP
International Trade
The team forms part of our trade and commodities group and focuses mainly on disputes in the commodities sector. Our ability to provide an equally strong service across our litigation and transactional practices, combined with our global reach and our strong heritage in transportation and logistics means we can provide advice across the world at every stage of the supply chain and brings a unique depth and breadth to our commodities advice. We have been ranked in tier one for commodities in both legal directories for some time.
Clyde & Co has a strong and growing reputation in international arbitration and manages a number of significant cases. The firm is one of the largest users of the LCIA (according to the LCIA). Their experience extends across all the main arbitral centres including ICSID, LCIA, ICC, SCC and ad hoc. The group also handles a significant volume of high-value arbitrations under UNCITRAL and under sector specific rules such as GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA and London Metal Exchange, and manages disputes across all areas of hard and soft commodities and oil and energy.
Chambers Review
Clyde & Co offers a strong physical commodities practice that is well known for extensive expertise in hard and soft commodities, covering disputes, investigations and regulations. The firm additionally draws on extensive shipping, futures and derivatives experience. Its clients include major banks, trading companies and producers. The firm demonstrates expertise in advising clients on transactional matters relating to commodities assets.
Work Highlights
- Clyde & Co represented E D & F Man Capital Marketsin a USD300 million Commercial Court dispute in relation to counterfeit receipts in repo transactions against various defendants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clyde & Co are expert commodity lawyers."
"Clyde & Co has a strong breadth and depth of knowledge, with good access to relevant experts."
"Their responsiveness is always remarkable."
"Clyde & Co are expert commodity lawyers."
"Clyde & Co has a strong breadth and depth of knowledge, with good access to relevant experts."
"Their responsiveness is always remarkable."
Notable Practitioners
Hatty Sumption has considerable experience in commodity and trade finance. She is particularly noted for her expertise in contentious matters and regularly advises on contract disputes, enforcement proceedings and arbitrations.
"She is brilliant, focused and amenable."
Marko Kraljevic is an expert in international disputes and represents clients in High Court proceedings and international arbitrations. He advises on a range of commercial disputes including cargo contamination and fraud.
"Marko is absolutely excellent. He is a fantastic disputes lawyer who is very tactical and thoughtful. I have no hesitation in recommending him."
"He has good abilities, particularly in oil."
Eleanor Coates has a growing practice in the physical commodities market. She has experience representing a range of clients, including oil majors and trading companies.
"She is very responsive and is a team player."
"Eleanor delivers complex advice in a clear way and has excellent commercial awareness."
John Whittaker centres his practice on physical commodities and is sought after by clients to provide regulatory and compliance advice. He has notable expertise in trading disputes, sanctions and anti-bribery matters.
"John Whittaker has a very strong regulatory practice along with many years of complex litigation experience."
"He will help steer you through the choppiest of waters."
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