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Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters 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.

Work Highlights

  • On behalf of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Linklaters drafted and finalised the ISDA Sustainability-linked Derivatives Confirmations.

Strengths

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They are excellent at helping clients to find the right legal structures and solutions.

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading respondent
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The degree of foresight the team provides and thinking through things is refreshing.

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading respondent
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Linklaters has extensive understanding and knowledge of the different structures and the ability to identify the key issues from the outset.

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading respondent
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Linklaters combines technical precision with strong project management, helping to keep a deal on track and deliver a successful close.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Staples
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Chris Staples is co-head of the firm's global commodities group. He is recognised for his expertise in the derivatives and energy trading space. His clients include banks, governments and corporates.

Chris is a very commercial, hard-working and knowledgeable lawyer who delivers to an exceptionally high level in tight timeframes.

Chris Staples really does get it. You throw any problem at him and he immediately understands it, and he has a lovely solutions-oriented approach.

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Jeremy Gewirtz
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Jeremy Gewirtz is co-head of the firm's global commodities practice. He handles commodity and trading financing arrangements on behalf of major banks and financial institutions.

Jeremy Gerwitz is a knowledgeable industry expert. He is very experienced in many types of transactions.

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