Ranking tables
Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading | UK
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Band 1
1 Norton Rose FulbrightCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright has an eminent commodities practice advising on sophisticated trade finance structures, derivatives and energy trading, with expertise across all commodity types. The firm is active globally on behalf of international clients, with notable strength in emerging markets. It is also noteworthy for its regulatory counsel. The firm's clients include well-known banks and trading companies. It provides guidance on innovative trade finance platforms.
1 Reed Smith LLPCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedReed Smith has a market-leading commodities practice with extensive capability across physicals, derivatives, energy trading and trade finance. The firm deals with all kinds of hard and soft commodities, from sugar to metals. It marshals a deep bench of practitioners to represent global clients, which include trade associations, banks and producers. Reed Smith maintains a strong international practice.
Band 2
2 LinklatersCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedLinklaters is respected for work in trade finance, as well as derivatives and energy trading. The firm regularly works with large clients, including investment banks, trading houses and commodity corporates. It possesses extensive expertise in diverse areas such as structured financing, inventory monetisations and commodity joint ventures. The team offers expert international and cross-border services.
Band 3
3 DentonsCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDentons offers advice on trade finance structures and notable structured prepayment expertise. The firm regularly handles multi-jurisdictional work in developing markets and worldwide, supported by the firm's international offices. It is adept at representing financial institutions and oil traders.
3 HFWCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedHFW has a widely lauded physicals practice, also offering capability in derivatives and energy trading, among other areas. The firm routinely handles complex and high-profile commodities disputes and contractual matters for international clients on a global scale. HFW is notable for its handling of matters before GAFTA, FOSFA and other trade bodies. The team possesses significant expertise across the full spectrum of commodities, including metals, grain, sugar, oil and biofuels. Its clients include oil and gas companies, traders and banks.
3 Simmons & Simmons LLPCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedSimmons & Simmons has a well-regarded derivatives and energy trading practice, particularly for regulatory expertise in the commodities market. The firm represents large global clients including banks, hedge funds, trading houses and brokers in high-profile international matters. It offers particular expertise in metals-related derivatives.