Our daily contacts with the world’s market makers put us in poll position to share our experience and expertise with traders of all sizes as well as those that finance and insure them.
The global economy has set huge challenges for the producers, sellers and distributors of the world’s foods and feedstuffs. Competition, regulation, and the problems thrown up by non-tariff barriers to trade make the market a treacherous place for the unprepared.
Bankers and traders need effective security and the know-how to deal with these issues. We provide a one-stop shop for them. With years of experience in the soft commodity sector and what is acknowledged to be the “largest commodities group in London”, we understand the need for quick, focused advice in unpredictable markets. Our clients depend on us to give that advice in a no-nonsense manner. We are an integral part of their risk management solution.
Our portfolio in this area includes:
Grain and feedstuffs
From field to supermarket shelf, we guide our clients through the contractual and financial complexities of the market, advising them on everything from joint venture, investment and production agreements, shipment and supply chains through to commodity arbitrations at GAFTA, FOSFA and IGPA.
Sugar
In a particularly volatile market, sound advice on contractual, shipment and finance obligations is essential. Our clients are market leaders and look to us to manage their risks. Our specialist sugar lawyers are experts in trade contract advice and arbitrations under the RSA and the LSA.
Coffee, cocoa and dairy
We advise the world’s major traders and banks operating in these specialised markets from trading schemes and off-balance sheet trading to EU regulation and trade association arbitrations.
Nuts
From bulk shipments to food ingredients, we provide contractual and litigation support to the leading players in this industry, regularly appearing at specialist trade arbitrations. We represent many of the world’s major producers, processors, shippers and end users.
Edible oils and ingredients
These markets are amongst the most heavily regulated and risk averse with exposure to consumer risks always a major concern. Our experts advise producers at origin, as well as shippers, traders, blenders and end users. We have acted or advised in numerous arbitrations before IGPA and other specialist panels and advised on contractual risk and product recall.