Eleanor Midwinter

Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

Band 4

UK-wide

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Eleanor Midwinter

Practice Areas

Eleanor Midwinter is a Partner at Wikborg Rein's London office. She works for companies operating within international trade, physical commodities (primarily oil, biofuels and LNG) shipbuilding, dry shipping and marine insurance. Eleanor has been working in these sectors for over 10 years, and has significant experience in managing disputes, international enforcement and contract drafting.

Client testimonials refer to Eleanor as "a professional and knowledgeable lawyer who is responsive and cares about the client’s full understanding of the case". In 2020 Eleanor was profiled by Tradewinds as one of 30 personalities who may "influence the directions the shipping industry takes". She is also known for providing a very practical approach to advice and drafting, including in relation to trade sanctions and compliance.

Eleanor is an engaging speaker and regularly runs seminars and workshops for clients on a variety of issues relating to commercial contracts and disputes.

Publications

"CO2 transportation and storage agreements – is it rocket science?" Wikborg Rein article, https://bit.ly/2WrNlwA

"Cyber Risk and Reward Reframed", Wikborg Rein webinar and interviews, 2020: https://bit.ly/3gW1qst

"The bunker balance – owners consider LNG in advance of 2020", Manifold Times, 2019: https://bit.ly/37q6emP

Chambers Review

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Commodities: Physicals - UK-wide

Band 4

Eleanor Midwinter of Wikborg Rein advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters in the physical commodities space. She is particularly adept at acting for oil and international trader clients.

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