Schjodt LLP

Schjodt LLP has broad exposure to the commodities markets through key relationships with major trading houses, and is particularly active in energy disputes, alongside overseeing metals and minerals matters. The firm has unrivalled experience in the LNG sector. Practice head Jeremy Biggs handles a mix of commodities matters for the likes of Trafigura, and complex shipping disputes. Carl Walker is an expert on international trade, focusing on physical commodities arbitration and litigation. Senior lawyer Eleanor Dickens increasingly takes the lead on shipping and commodities matters including those under LMAA, LCIA, SCMA and GAFTA rules. Hector Witt draws on in-house at a commodities trading house to handle energy disputes, particularly in the oil and gas sector. As well as growing its presence in the coal sector, the firm is also ramping up its role in disputes concerning emissions trading.