A global single source for leaders in commodity markets
Shaping the commodity industry requires constant innovation and adapting to change from both a legal and commercial perspective. One of the few law firms with a global group dedicated to servicing the commodity markets, we can help you to stay ahead of the competition through every deal and challenge.
We understand the commodity business from trading floor to board room. Wherever in the world commodities are traded, sold, shipped, stored and financed, we can assist in matters across transactions, regulatory and compliance, and dispute resolution.
Most of our lawyers have been active in commodity markets for decades, including working in-house and with industry associations. We understand the trends and competing interests that can arise around a commodity trade or transaction. This means we can help you to strike the correct balance among diverse interests from both a legal and a commercial perspective.
With a global reach across more than 40 countries on six continents, we are a one-stop-shop for traders, marketers, transporters, financiers, and producers. Our clients include some of the largest and most active commodity players in the world, who are innovating and shaping the sector.
“With a global reach across more than 40 countries on six continents, we are a one-stop-shop for traders, marketers, transporters, financiers, and producers.”
We advise them across the board. Our support includes: regulatory and compliance obligations, materials and training; OTC and on-exchange trading, hedging and risk issues; structured dealmaking and trade finance; vessel ownership and chartering; physical infrastructure development and utilization; and litigation and arbitration.
We can also call on multidisciplinary colleagues and advise on the full range of related legal and commercial areas. These include sanctions and OFAC regulations, anti-bribery and corruption laws, cybersecurity, IT and data management, government contracting, real estate, and renewable energy.
Our industry presence and client engagement include in-person roundtable discussions and events, providing alerts on emerging legal developments, and webinars and podcasts that address hot topics and critical issues in commodities.