Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP is widely regarded as a key player in the commodities and trade finance markets, taking a prominent role in sophisticated transactions in the hard and soft commodities markets. The vastly experienced Jonathan Solomon oversees the practice, in which trade finance specialists Daniel Birch and Patrick Sutton handle the bulk of transactional work, supported by senior associate Elizabeth Stroud. Working frequently in emerging markets, the practice handles some of the most sophisticated and innovative matters in the market, among recent examples being large finance restructurings, fuel and other commodity collateralisation transactions, and specialist sports finance deals. Its client base comprises multinational banks, export credit agencies, commodity houses, borrowers, exporters, and many other market participants. Birch not only has experience in major physical commodities transactions, but also has significant expertise in structured notes, while Sutton is highly regarded for his knowledge of receivables financing.