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The global nature of the commodities market means you need experts who can advise internationally. We have expertise in all links of the distribution chain, from suppliers and shippers to traders and end users. Our size and experience means that many view us as the leading commodities practice in the market.

From drawing up contracts to resolving disputes through mediation or in court, we can work with you to achieve a pragmatic, commercially optimal resolution. Our expertise covers a broad range of goods and commodities including softs, oils and their by-products, and metals. We provide a full range of legal advice, including:

  • International sale contracts
  • Carriage of goods
  • Trade finance
  • Corporate and commercial
  • Sanctions
  • Dispute resolution
  • International arbitration

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Commodities: Physicals - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson is well known for assisting clients with physicals, covering soft commodities and metals, with particular expertise in sugar and grain. The firm also expands its work to the energy sector. Hill Dickinson acts in complex arbitrations before major trade association boards and can also draw on significant shipping experience. The team also regularly handles court litigation and demonstrates additional experience handling misappropriation matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Hill Dickinson represented ADM International in a cross-border, USD11 million High Court claim against guarantors of two charterparties, where ADM withdrew both vessels due to failure by Charterers to pay hire when due and owing.

Strengths

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Their in-depth knowledge enables them to handle all sorts of sophisticated problems that require skilful tactics and a well-considered approach.

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Hill Dickinson is a top-notch law firm when it comes to shipping and commodities.

Commodities: Physicals respondent
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Hill Dickinson is a very efficient and helpful team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeffrey Isaacs
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Senior Statespeople

Jeffrey Isaacs is head of the commodities team at the firm and is a renowned lawyer in the field. He is regarded as a leading expert in sugar and has considerable experience advising clients on other soft commodities matters.

He has very deep knowledge of the sugar area.

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Darren Wall
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Band 3

Darren Wall is noted for his expert handling of disputes and has substantial experience representing clients in arbitrations and litigation. He has specialist knowledge of the soft commodities sector.

You always feel like you are in very safe hands with him in charge of a case.

He really knows his stuff. He knows a great deal about the sugar trade and adds a great deal to matters.

Darren is an exemplary lawyer. He is efficient, knowledgeable and thoroughly capable.

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Paul Taylor
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Band 3

Paul Taylor has experience in international arbitrations and disputes concerning physical commodities. He has notable expertise in energy and oil trading and advises international traders, insurers and charterers.

Paul Taylor is a highly skilled and knowledgeable lawyer. He is very pleasant to work with.

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Mark Aspinall
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Band 4

Mark Aspinall advises traders, producers and banks on the trade of crude oil, LNG, metals and other commodities. He has particular expertise in oil and gas. He has additional experience advising on fraudulent financing matters and trade disputes.

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Jeffrey Isaacs
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Darren Wall
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Paul Taylor
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Mark Aspinall
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