Commodities: Trade Finance
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Band 3
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Squire Patton Boggs has a well-regarded commodities practice with international capabilities. It has an expanding team with notable strength in the physical commodities space. The firm acts for a range of clients including energy, mining and oil companies in addition to traders.
Work Highlights
- Squire Patton Boggs acted for ADM in the enforcement of a USD5 million GAFTA arbitration award against a Moroccan grain trading company, Grain House International.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their thorough understanding of complex legal concepts, coupled with their strategic thinking and attention to detail enabled them to effectively address the complexities in our case."
"We deal with their very experienced lawyers in the commodities and shipping fields, and they understand commercial practicesas well."
"They have very experienced individuals."
"Their thorough understanding of complex legal concepts, coupled with their strategic thinking and attention to detail enabled them to effectively address the complexities in our case."
"We deal with their very experienced lawyers in the commodities and shipping fields, and they understand commercial practicesas well."
"They have very experienced individuals."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Parson is a specialist in trade finance. He advises a range of commodity clients including banks, traders and exporters on structured transactions and finance arrangements.
"Robert Parson is a subject matter expert and is commercially aware."
"Robert Parson is a prominent operator in trade finance."
John Rollason has a recognised practice in the soft commodities space, particularly in grain. He has strong experience in arbitration matters, regularly advising clients from the energy industry in various international courts.
"John is excellent. He is a very capable lawyer and he does his work well."
Katie Pritchard specialises in international commodity trading and shipping. She handles international commercial arbitration and litigation related to soft commodities as well as oil and gas.