Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP is a go-to practice for some of the most sophisticated and substantial commodities disputes in the market, whether acting on behalf of major international banks, commodities trading houses, oil companies or a host of other market participants. Its work encompasses major international arbitrations before bodies such as the ICC and LCIA, as well as trade associations such as GAFTA, FOSFA, ICA, and RSA. The London energy and natural resources group, led by experienced litigator Andrew Meads, handles cases relating to a vast array of underlying commodities, including sugar and other softs, metals, oil and LNG. Richard Swinburn, Vassia Payiataki, Paul Skeet and up-and-coming partner Elizabeth Farrell are all highly respected litigators. Kyri Evagora, who recently returned to London from Singapore, is widely recognised as one of the leading lawyers in the market for international commodity disputes. Frances Furness left to join Saudi Aramco.