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Reed Smith represented Viterra in defending an application brought
by Sharp in English court proceedings challenging the findings made in two GAFTA appeal arbitration awards issued in Viterra’s favour.
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The team is familiar with the individual legal and regulatory requirements applicable for each trading venue.
They have strong expertise in complex transactions with comprehensive security packages in multiple jurisdictions.
Reed Smith is the Rolls-Royce of the London commodities legal offerings.
Reed Smith's strengths are its excellent legal technical and market knowledge, pragmatic and responsive advice and deep bench.
The really special thing about the Reed Smith team is its deep bench of very good associates. Embedded in the team's structure is collaboration. You never have a break where you can't reach someone.
The team is familiar with the individual legal and regulatory requirements applicable for each trading venue.
They have strong expertise in complex transactions with comprehensive security packages in multiple jurisdictions.
Reed Smith is the Rolls-Royce of the London commodities legal offerings.
Reed Smith's strengths are its excellent legal technical and market knowledge, pragmatic and responsive advice and deep bench.
The really special thing about the Reed Smith team is its deep bench of very good associates. Embedded in the team's structure is collaboration. You never have a break where you can't reach someone.
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Richard is the wisest of counsel. There is nothing he has not seen. The length of time he has had in the industry is special and you get the benefit of that wealth when you speak to him.
Chris Borg is a revered regulatory specialist who advises banks, traders and brokers on derivatives trading compliance. His regulatory expertise is complemented by his wealth of transactional experience. He is a noted leader on options and futures contracts.
Chris has a great depth of knowledge of the European regulatory framework governing commodities.
Chris Borg has unparalleled industry and regulatory knowledge.
Chris has extensive knowledge of physical commodity markets, commodity trading and how these cross over into the financial regulatory space, which is ideal for dealing with regulatory queries.
Brett Hillis's legal expertise in the sector is complemented by his wealth of experience as a former banker in the derivatives market. He has notable skill in a wide range of regulatory and transactional matters involving energy commodities and derivatives. He often represents energy companies, traders and risk managers.
Brett is excellent all round.
Brett Hillis is fantastic to work with. His standout quality is his depth of knowledge.
Jonathan is very commercial, very sharp in documentation, and very good at keeping deal momentum.
He is incredibly 'on' all the time and has the ability to handle the cross-border work.
Jonathan has the ability to navigate extremely complex and lengthy processes while maintaining the focus and ensuring that we protect our interests in an efficient manner.
Vassia is a go-to for soft commodities work. She has a sharp mind and strategic thinking capabilities.
Vassia is highly experienced and very knowledgeable in commodities, especially soft commodities and oils.
Vassia Payiataki is an excellent lawyer. She is very dedicated and has great knowledge of the commodities trading world.
Elizabeth Farrell is able to utilise her expertise in a variety of commodity settings. Her client list boasts impressive names across trading houses, mining companies and energy firms.
Her ability to apply first-rate technical legal knowledge to real-world transactions and disputes in high-pressure situations is extremely impressive.
Elizabeth has unparalleled market experience and knowledge. She is client- and commercially focused. She provides invaluable specialist advice on complex matters.
Elizabeth Farrell is very responsive, has excellent legal technical skills and has deep market knowledge.
James is methodical, thorough and an excellent draftsman. He strikes the right balance between protecting our interests and finding a compromise.
Simone Goligorsky advises a range of clients, including financial institutions, trade associations and energy companies on compliance, risk management and regulatory issues.
Simone is very responsive and delivers timely advice.
Simone comes at problems with both a transactional and regulatory background, which provides much value to the work we instruct her on.
Paul Skeet is an all-rounder commodities practitioner experienced in transactional matters and disputes. He advises energy suppliers, trading houses and financial institutions.
Paul has a great analytical mind and consistently delivers clear advice that reflects both deep legal knowledge and a strategic mindset.
Elizabeth Stroud is a partner in the firm's energy and natural resources group, based in London. She has notable experience in derivatives and financing transactions.