Ranking tables
Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Reed Smith LLP 11 Years Ranked
- Norton Rose Fulbright
Band 3
- Clifford Chance LLP 11 Years Ranked
- Simmons & Simmons LLP
Band 2
- Brett Hillis Reed Smith LLP13 Years Ranked
- Chris Staples Linklaters19 Years Ranked
- James Atkin Reed Smith LLP5 Years Ranked
- Rosali PretoriusSimmons & Simmons LLP
Band 3
- Claude Brown Reed Smith LLP24 Years Ranked
- Prajakt Samant Reed Smith LLP7 Years Ranked
- Hannah MeakinNorton Rose Fulbright
- Jonathan HerbstNorton Rose Fulbright
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Band 1
1 Reed Smith LLPCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedReed Smith has a market-leading commodities practice with extensive capability across physicals, derivatives, energy trading and trade finance. The firm deals with all kinds of hard and soft commodities, from sugar to metals. It marshals a deep bench of practitioners to represent global clients, which include trade associations, banks and producers. Reed Smith maintains a strong international practice.
Band 2
2 HFWCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedHFW has a widely lauded physicals practice, also offering capability in derivatives and energy trading, among other areas. The firm routinely handles complex and high-profile commodities disputes and contractual matters for international clients on a global scale. HFW is notable for its handling of matters before GAFTA, FOSFA and other trade bodies. The team possesses significant expertise across the full spectrum of commodities, including metals, grain, sugar, oil and biofuels. Its clients include oil and gas companies, traders and banks.2 LinklatersCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedLinklaters 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.
Band 3
3 Clifford Chance LLPCommodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedClifford Chance works with global clients on a range of matters, including commodity derivatives, commodity-related transactions and complex trade finance structures. The firm maintains a strong products and trading regulatory practice, providing clients with expert advice on EMIR implementation and other regulatory issues. It acts for a client base which includes trading companies, insurance companies, banks and exchanges.