We provide a full-service offering to our clients in this dynamic field, helping them resolve complex commodities and international trade disputes and structure commodities trade deals effectively.
Demand for commodities and natural resources is increasing globally, especially given net-zero and energy transition needs. The commodity sector’s continued susceptibility to macroeconomic trends and geopolitical events, the ongoing evolution of market participants and the new technology supporting international trade, as well as the volatility in commodity prices, present both unique challenges and opportunities for sector participants.
We are fully immersed in the intricacies of the commodities and international trade sectors across the three verticals of – commodity trading, international transportation and logistics, and structured trade finance. Our historical focus on the energy, infrastructure and maritime sectors, which each have strong synergies with commodities and international trade, give us a unique, 360-degree perspective, allowing us to support our clients operating in these sectors across all key service lines.
Our specialist practice groups have a wealth of expertise in commodities and international trade, providing clients with a full service offering across the sector, encompassing disputes, structured trade finance, sanctions and regulatory, ESG, project development & finance and corporate matters (including mergers and acquisitions).
Our global dispute resolution practice group includes core teams specialising in commodities, international transportation, and structured trade finance disputes, in all the major international commodity trading centres. We possess considerable experience assisting our clients on implementing risk management and pre-dispute strategies, managing complicated and cross-jurisdictional arbitrations and litigations, as well as in enforcement and debt recovery.
Furthermore, our strength in structured commodities trade finance permits us to regularly advise on complex matters involving multiple jurisdictions and governing laws with an unmatched degree of sector specialisation.
Our clients include independent commodity trading houses, mining majors, oil supermajors, energy traders, oil and gas and power and renewables corporates, banks, independent trade financiers, investment funds, and agricultural and food companies from across the globe.
