Hill Dickinson LLP is known for its ‘fantastic legal expertise with a commercially astute approach’. The firm has vastly experienced practitioners with in-depth knowledge across the full range of commodities markets. Jeff Isaacs, who is the market’s leading expert on sugar matters, co-leads the practice with Paul Taylor, whose recent work includes significant sanctions-related matters, as well as his usual flow of oil and gas trading disputes. ’One of the top names for GAFTA and FOSFA arbitration’, Darren Wall is also a prominent adviser on cases concerning ferrous and non-ferrous metals, ores and concentrates, and he frequently acts in LME arbitration and High Court litigation. Claire Messer is an expert in commodities and dry shipping proceedings, and Amy Walmsley has a rapidly growing profile across the commodities space. Trade and commodity finance specialist Mark Aspinall is also called upon to assist with contentious matters. Clients also pick out Lucy Wickham as ‘reliable, efficient and definitely going places’.
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Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Andrew Meads
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Amy Walmsley
Practice head
Jeff Isaacs; Paul Taylor
Other key lawyers
Darren Wall; Claire Messer; Amy Walmsley; Mark Aspinall; Lucy Wickham; Olga Newman; Andrew Meads