About

Noble Group is one of the largest commodities traders in the world and is a regular member of the Fortune global 500 rankings. With 2015 revenue of $67bn, headquarters in Hong Kong and shares traded on the Singapore Stock Exchange, the company has a reputation that is envied the world over. The past year, however, has seen Noble Group encounter some difficulties in response to falling global commodity prices, especially in coal, which have left the company in a less advantageous financial position than it has been in the past. It is at these times that an excellent legal team can make all the difference, as debt refinancing and other cost saving measures become more important. Fortunately, Noble can count on the services of Jeffrey Alam, a highly regarded and experienced group general counsel, to assist them in these initiatives. Qualified in both England and Hong Kong, Alam was originally educated at Manchester University before beginning his legal career in earnest. He has held a notable position as executive director in the law division of Morgan Stanley and, prior to working at Noble Group, he was also general counsel of AIG’s Asia Investment business unit. This wealth of professional experience allows Alam to effectively monitor and engage with the risks that affect Noble’s myriad operations.