England - London • Dispute resolution
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright has 'fantastic knowledge of the market, very hands-on, involved in many of the leading cases, well-resourced teams'. EMEA head of disputes Patrick Bourke oversees the world of commodities litigators. Among them are key partner Holly Stebbing who worked with senior associate India Furse to defend ExxonMobil, which was co-defendant with Shell U.K. Limited and BP Exploration Operating Company Limited, in a £440m Commercial Court proceedings brought by Apache North Sea Limited exceeding. Both are 'stars in the making'. In oil and gas disputes, the firm advises some of the world's largest multi-nationals and the team is 'smart, clever, commercial and completely on top of their game'. Ruth Cowley, Antony Corsi, international arbitration specialist James Rogers and commercial litigator Harriet Jones-Fenleigh also play pivotal roles in commodities disputes. James Rogers moved to Jenner & Block LLP.
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Testimonials
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‘NRF is well resourced and manage to attract and retain extremely bright lawyers. They are well-resourced and run a tight ship. They are also extremely good at encouraging diversity.’
‘Holly Stebbing and India Furse are both exceptional. Both are stars in the making. Sherina Petit is also a force to be reckoned with. She has a very strong India practice and is very well-known in the industry.’
‘They are smart, clever, commercial and completely on top of their game. Litigation is conducted efficiently, and always with a strategic regard for what can, and what cannot, be achieved.’
‘A very well-manned and able team, full of excellent lawyers and easy access to a very wide range of complimentary expertise across the firm.’
‘Radford Goodman is a shrewd and experienced litigator who knows how to handle a big case.’
‘Harriet Jones-Fenleigh is a star - highly recommended.’
‘Fantastic knowledge of the market, very hands-on, involved in many of the leading cases, well-resourced teams.’
Key clients
- Citibank N.A. and Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- Mercuria Energy Group
- Barrick Gold Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) in relation to the framework arrangements entered into between Barrick and the Government of Tanzania (the Government).
- Advising on a US$285m dispute concerning financing transactions entered into between CBNA/CGML and commodities trader Mercuria in respect of metal supposedly stored in warehouses at the Chinese ports of Qingdao and Penglai.
- Advised the agent, security agent and syndicate of lenders, including The Mauritius Commercial Bank, on pre-contentious issues regarding the delivery of pre-financed oil cargoes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patrick Bourke