About

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WFW’s specialist focus on the commodities market and long-standing expertise in complex finance-orientated work ensure it is a leading adviser in the commodity and structured finance space. WFW also has a strong and active disputes team which has operated in the commodities sector for many years.

WFW is particularly strong in its specialist sectors. Natural resources is one such specialist sector for the firm, with considerable expertise in the mining and minerals, soft commodities, oil and gas and other energy markets, particularly in relation to corporate/M&A, finance and disputes matters. WFW understands the vagaries of the commodity life cycle and the full extent of the supply chain.

WFW is active in leading commodities-producing regions such as Africa, Asia and Latin America - in particular markets such as West Africa, India and Brazil - as well as Western and Eastern Europe. The team advises banks and non-bank lenders, commodities houses and trade borrowers despite the continued volatility of global financial markets.

Chambers Review

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Commodities: Trade Finance - UK-wide
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams has an established trade finance practice, advising banks and financial institutions on a range of transactions and structures. The firm provides a global reach through its network of international offices. It exhibits particular knowledge of African markets and represents clients in significant upstream financing.

Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised JE Energy in an oil trading dispute with Vitol SA.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joe Levin
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Joe Levin
3
Band 3

Joe Levin leads the firm's upstream finance team. He advises major banks, lenders and arrangers on financings in the energy and natural resources sectors.

"Joe has a range of trade and commodity finance experience. He also has fantastic client management skills and a commercial approach."

"Joe Levin is brilliant to work with. He is always enthusiastic and engaged on the matter and is fully up to speed on the dynamics of the transaction."

"Joe Levin is very knowledgeable and always available to discuss any issues. He is a very good advisor."

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Watson Farley & Williams

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Commodities: Trade Finance

Joe Levin
3
Joe Levin
3
Band 3

Members

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Andrew Hutcheon

Joe Levin

Nehal Khan

Sarah Lunn

Clients

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African Import-Export Bank

BLME (Bank of London and the Middle East)

BNP Paribas

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Diamond Bank

FBN Bank (UK) Limited

Rabobank

Standard Bank

Standard Chartered

Union Bank UK plc

Industries

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Charities / Not for Profit

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Mining & Metals