'Simply a very high-quality team', Stephenson Harwood is well-versed in disputes relating to sanctions, commodity financing fraud and commodities transactions. Advising trading houses, oil majors and refiners, the firm is experienced in soft and hard commodities. Jonathan Spearing, who leads the team, assists mining groups, bunker suppliers and food producers in High Court and arbitration proceedings. Peter Bennett advises on physical and financial dispute services. Bringing experience in mediation, Emma Skakle handles ICC, LCIA, FOSFA and GAFTA arbitrations for a range of commodities clients. Haris Zografakis is knowledgeable of dispute resolution concerning off-take agreements and carbon trading. Sophie Morrison, noted for 'a great eye for detail', advises traders, producers, ship owners and charterers on contractual litigation. Naz Tajbakhsh covers disputes involving oil, gas, petrochemical products and agri products.
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Key clients
- Base Resources Ltd
- BASF Intertrade
- Elinoil
- Holbud Limited
- Mabanaft
- Macquarie Bank
- Mercuria Energy Trading
- Phillips 66
- Sahara Energy Resources
- Steag
- Vedanta Resources Wilmar Sugar Pte Ltd
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jonathan Spearing
Other key lawyers
Peter Bennett; Emma Skakle; Haris Zografakis; Sophie Morrison; Naz Tajbakhsh