Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP is labelled as ‘the go-to law firm for high-value and complex disputes’. The ’Phenomenal strategist’ Kyri Evagora leads the practice, with his work encompassing sophisticated and highly substantial commodities disputes that range from multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation to major international arbitrations. He chairs the firm’s Global Energy & Natural Resources Industry Group. Paul Skeet‘s practice spans both contentious and non-contentious work, notably for large energy companies, commodities trading houses and financial institutions. Vassia Payiataki ’provides good practical advice and is highly responsive’. Industry veteran Richard Swinburn is sought after by many of the firm’s leading international clients, and Elizabeth Farrell is an expert in transactional and contentious matters concerning physical commodities and international trade.