This section covers the regulation and trade of commodities, and any related litigation. It does not typically include investing in a company that will eventually produce a commodity (e.g. investing in a coal mine), unless a clear link to commodities trading can be demonstrated. It is split into three tables: Derivatives & Energy Trading covers advice on commodities derivatives transactions and regulations, including trading relating to energy units such as electricity, gas, coal and oil; Trade Finance covers prepayment financing, receivables, structured commodity finance and export credit financing; and Physicals covers disputes concerning the direct trade in commodities and related matters. Practitioners advise on a range of both 'soft' and 'hard' commodities, from cash crops to coal, metals, oil and gas. Typical clients include commodities trading houses, export credit agencies, financial institutions, freighters and insurers. This table includes leading firms and lawyers from around the UK. Lawyers from Scotland and Northern Ireland can be included here but they may also have their own dedicated table.
