Eleanor Midwinter

Offshore, ESG, compliance and risk management, English Law, Renewable Energy and Green Investments, Dispute Resolution, Contract Law and Construction, International Trade, Trade Compliance and Sanctions, Shipping

Eleanor mainly works for companies operating within international trade, energy and shipping. Her key sectors include physical commodities (primarily oil, biofuels, LNG and agricultural products), shipbuilding, yachts and trade sanctions. Eleanor's dispute resolution work includes mediation, international arbitration, English litigation and worldwide enforcement. She also regularly advises on contracts and compliance issues for clients in her specialist sectors. Eleanor is known for providing a very practical approach to advice and drafting. Eleanor regularly hosts seminars at WR and at industry events. She is known as a lively and engaging speaker. Client testimonials refer to Eleanor as a lawyer who is "incredibly astute and dedicated - she goes above and beyond"; "a professional and knowledgeable lawyer who is responsive and cares about the client’s full understanding of the case"; and someone who "likes to get into the nitty-gritty of cases, but without ever losing sight of the bigger picture". Eleanor is ranked as a 'next generation partner' by Legal 500 for both physical commodities and shipping, and as 'up and coming' by Chambers in physical commodities. If you would like further details of Eleanor's work experience and reported litigation cases please get in touch.

2007 – 2008 LPC, BPP Law School, London 2004 – 2007 Bachelor of Laws (First-class honours and Chancery Prize), Newcastle University