About

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Our commodities practice has grown out of our energy, natural recourse and mining practices. This is in contrast to the majority of our competitors whose practice has grown from a shipping insurance base. This means that our commodities lawyers understand the underlying commodities and the relevant markets in a way that few of our competitors can.

The depth and experience of the team means we are sought out by our clients for their most challenging and significant matters. Our cross practice strength enables us to advise commodity corporates, trading houses and financial institutions on their most complex transactions, disputes and regulatory issues.

Chambers Review

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Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading - UK-wide

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Band 2

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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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Staples
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Band 2

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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Band 2
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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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UK-wide

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading

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Chris Staples
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Band 2
Commodities: Trade Finance

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Jeremy Gewirtz
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Band 2

Members

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Kerry Leibenberg

Mark Brown

Narayan Iyer

Rhian Roberts

Richard Ginks