Clients of Clyde & Co remark that the firm ‘knows the industry, which is unique and brings with it traps for the uninitiated’. The firm has a specialist trade global practice group focused entirely on the trade and commodities market, and it acts for many of the world’s largest trading houses in both contentious matters and commodity trading activities. Practice head Marko Kraljevic leads an ‘experienced, dynamic and responsive’ group of talent at all levels. Hatty Sumption, who focuses predominantly on oil, coal and metals trading disputes; shipping and commodities specialist Eurof Lloyd-Lewis; and John Whittaker, who ‘gives a client confidence because he has seen it all before’, are among the standout partners. The ‘tough and commercial’ Tara Smith and up-and coming talent Will Trustram, who has ‘very deep sector specific knowledge’, are highly regarded by clients.
Testimonials
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‘Very focussed on commodities, so they know the sector extremely well. I really value the fact that they are not a disputes firm selling trade and commodity services - it is this sector-specific approach which really sets them apart. Very simply, they know the industry, which is unique and brings with it traps for the uninitiated.'
‘The best and one of the youngest is Tara Smith. Knows more about trading than many traders. Tough and commercial. Will not spend your money on bad points. A future leader in the industry. I don't think there is a partner in any firm with more experience than John Whittaker - shrewd and gives a client confidence because he has seen it all before and can navigate any choppy waters.’
Key clients
- E D & F Man Capital Markets Limited