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Within the Trade & Commodities sector we specialise in hard and soft commodities, oil, gas, LNG and power, as well as newer disciplines such as carbon trading.

Our clients include governments, producers, trading companies, logistics groups, refineries, banks and insurers. We help them overcome trading challenges and resolve complex issues such as geo-political risk and the impact of multi-jurisdictional regulations.

Today’s trade and commodities corporate landscape is characterised by complex, integrated operations, joint ventures, strategic alliances and collaborations as well as mergers and acquisitions. We support clients as they strive to achieve efficiency, whether that be through expansion into new markets or focus on a particular specialism.

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Commodities: Physicals - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co offers a strong physical commodities practice that is well known for extensive expertise in hard and soft commodities, covering disputes, investigations and regulations. The firm additionally draws on extensive shipping, futures and derivatives experience. Its clients include major banks, trading companies and producers. The firm demonstrates expertise in advising clients on transactional matters relating to commodities assets.

Work Highlights

  • Clyde & Co represented E D & F Man Capital Markets in a USD300 million Commercial Court dispute in relation to counterfeit receipts in repo transactions against various defendants.

Strengths

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Clyde & Co has a strong breadth and depth of knowledge, with good access to relevant experts.

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Their responsiveness is always remarkable.

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Clyde & Co are expert commodity lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hatty Sumption
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Hatty Sumption
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Senior Statespeople
Hatty Sumption has considerable experience in commodity and trade finance. She is particularly noted for her expertise in contentious matters and regularly advises on contract disputes, enforcement proceedings and arbitrations.

She is brilliant, focused and amenable.

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Marko Kraljevic
3
Marko Kraljevic
3
Band 3
Marko Kraljevic is an expert in international disputes and represents clients in High Court proceedings and international arbitrations. He advises on a range of commercial disputes including cargo contamination and fraud.

He has good abilities, particularly in oil.

Marko is absolutely excellent. He is a fantastic disputes lawyer who is very tactical and thoughtful. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

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Eleanor Coates
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Eleanor Coates
4
Band 4

Eleanor Coates has a growing practice in the physical commodities market. She has experience representing a range of clients, including oil majors and trading companies.

She is very responsive and is a team player.

Eleanor delivers complex advice in a clear way and has excellent commercial awareness.

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John Whittaker
4
John Whittaker
4
Band 4

John Whittaker centres his practice on physical commodities and is sought after by clients to provide regulatory and compliance advice. He has notable expertise in trading disputes, sanctions and anti-bribery matters.

John Whittaker has a very strong regulatory practice along with many years of complex litigation experience.

He will help steer you through the choppiest of waters.

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Hatty Sumption
S
Hatty Sumption
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Marko Kraljevic
3
Marko Kraljevic
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Band 3
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Eleanor Coates
4
Eleanor Coates
4
Band 4
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John Whittaker
4
John Whittaker
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Band 4
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