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Ed Floyd

Ed Floyd

USA 2026

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USA

Career

Edward Floyd is a partner at Floyd Zadkovich. He advises clients in the international transportation and commodities trading sectors, with a focus on cross-border disputes, sanctions compliance, and geopolitical risk. With over two decades of legal experience, he serves as trusted counsel and advocate for shipowners, commodity traders, funds, and other financial firms navigating complex, high-stakes matters.

His practice spans litigation, arbitration, and strategic advisory work across sanctions, trade finance, asset seizure, and regulatory compliance. Clients value Ed’s combination of legal depth, strategic insight, and creative problem-solving—all grounded in a pragmatic approach aligned with commercial objectives.

A former lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, Ed brings a unique blend of legal acumen, operational perspective, and high-level coordination. Clients turn to him for his ability to deliver focused, results-driven solutions in challenging and sensitive contexts.

Professional Memberships

Attorney at Law (New York)

Solicitor (England and Wales)

US District Court, Southern District of New York

US District Court, Eastern District of New York

State of New Jersey

US District Court, District of New Jersey

Expert in these Jurisdictions

UK

USA

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York) - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

Individual Editorial
Ed Floyd has noteworthy experience advising clients on maritime and trading law. His broad practice covers cargo damage and loss, charter party disputes and sanctions advice.

Strengths

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  • Ed provides an outstanding level of service and understanding of his clients’ business.

    Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Ed is very sensitive to client's commercial needs, he's able to distil complex advice into clear and manageable guidance.

    Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York)Chambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Floyd Zadkovich (2)

USA - Nationwide

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