Five Qualities to Look For in a Commodity Lawyer

In this article, we’ll look at the experience and expertise of commodities lawyers and the firms they work for. These qualities are crucial in choosing a commodities lawyer. However, there are other factors to consider as well. These include client reviews and the firms’ reputation in the field. Read on for more information. Listed below are five things to look for in a commodities attorney. We’ll also explore the different types of cases that commodities lawyers handle.

Expertise

The use of expert witnesses in the context of commodity litigation dramatizes a trend in the legal profession. As society has grown increasingly complex, so has litigation. This explosive growth in commodities trading, the relative newness of the law in this area, and the general evolution of the legal profession since World War II are the main factors underlying the use of expert witnesses. These factors, in turn, lead to the growing need for qualified commodities lawyers.

The practice of commodities lawyers is expanding as the CFTC continues to expand its regulatory role. CFTC has been in existence since 1974 and the need for legal services in this area has increased dramatically. The growth of the CFTC has increased the demand for attorneys and the volume of litigation. Expert witnesses have become an integral part of litigation, and the number of lawyers practicing in this area is only going to rise. But what makes commodities litigation so distinctive?

Experience

The experience of a commodities lawyer can be a critical component of a client’s success. At the Curtis Law Firm, our commodities lawyers advise on all aspects of commodity trading, metal extraction, and refining. They also advise on commodities market infrastructure, including warehousing and shipping. Our attorney’s act for both buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, and complex litigation and arbitration cases. They are highly experienced in navigating complex regulatory environments and are familiar with the complex regulations of the commodities industry.

Kirby McInerney has decades of experience representing investors. He is a principal in KM’s Commodities Litigation practice and worked in the commodities export markets before turning to law. He took a significant financial risk in commodity futures and options markets, and he has traded in the U.S., Asia, and Europe physical markets. He became a renowned futures delivery attorney and is the leader of the firm’s commodity litigation practice.

Firms with a commodities practice

While many firms have built their commodities and shipping practices around representing brokers and dealers, some have chosen to focus on the area on a global basis. Ropes & Gray, for example, built its practice as part of its core asset management practice, and now has over 300 lawyers practicing in the field. The firm’s clients include leading financial institutions and national and international mining and energy companies. Its team of commodities disputes lawyers includes leading figures in the industry such as Holly Stebbing, who focuses on natural resources and energy disputes. The firm’s lawyers also focus on Africa, where the firm’s presence in the region is particularly strong. Other notable lawyers include John Rollason, a senior associate, and Gabriella Martin, a lawyer in the firm’s London office.

Wikborg Rein is an absolute pleasure to work with. The firm’s shipping and commodities practice include disputes arising from the sale, purchase, and transportation of LNG and related products. The firm is well-known for its expertise in these sectors, particularly in addressing the needs of shipowners, LNG traders, and other industry clients. Jonathan Moss, a partner at the firm, leads the practice’s commodity disputes.

Clients

Commodity attorneys have a unique set of skills and experience that can help clients navigate these complex and often volatile markets. Commodity attorneys must be experienced in the nuances of this field, and understand the risk factors of this practice. Their experience is also crucial for their clients, who expect their attorneys to handle their cases in a practical and timely manner. The following are some characteristics to look for in a commodities attorney. The first one is their ability to respond quickly to clients’ needs.

Other clients of commodities lawyers include hedge funds, banks, energy companies, and other organizations. They also provide policy and regulatory advice and representation for financial institutions and commodities firms. Recent examples of these clients include Morgan Stanley & Co., which reached a favorable settlement with a natural gas hedge fund that persuaded the New York Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court’s summary judgment. In a recent case, the attorney at law successfully persuaded the court to overturn a lower court’s summary judgment on a complex collateral transfer. Another example of a client is the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).