The team at Hill Dickinson LLP is ‘second to none and gives an extremely high quality of advice and service with fabulous attention to detail’. The firm is highly active in matters concerning grains, seeds, pulses, edible oils, fertilisers and cocoa, as well as disputes arising in the sugar and energy markets. The diversity of the practice’s work across all commodities sectors, from softs to oil and gas, see it work in all of the major trade association arbitral fora – GAFTA, FOSFA and FCC – as well as in LME arbitration and High Court litigation. Jeff Isaacs, who is ‘top of the table when it comes to ability, knowledge and results’, and trading specialist Paul Taylor, who is spearheading the firm’s work on contentious oil and gas matters, lead the practice. Claire Messer and ‘consummate professional’ Darren Wall are heavily involved in matters arising from the war in Ukraine. Energy specialist Mark Aspinall, Amy Walmsley, Lucy Wickham, and the ‘very approachable, very knowledgeable’ John McNeilly are also key practitioners.
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‘The Hill Dickinson shipping and commodities team are specialists in their field. They are unencumbered by the corporate pressure that larger firms are and consequently work closely with clients, arbitrators and counsel. They are strong litigators who give a first-class account of themselves. It is always a pleasure working with them.’
‘Jeff Isaacs is top of the table when it comes to ability, knowledge and results. Darren Wall is the consummate professional. Highly knowledgable, personable and delivers every time. Amy Walmsley is the one to watch. Her skill and career trajectory is certain to take her to legal director or partner very soon. Lucy Wickham is very confident for her years. Without doubt, part of the team.’
‘The team at Hill Dickinson is second to none - from initial communication and understanding the issue to advice, they give an extremely high quality of advice and service with fabulous attention to detail.’
‘Darren Wall is focused and efficient, with excellent depth of knowledge. Amy Walmsley gives pragmatic, helpful and practical advice with a complete understanding of the issues. Lucy Wickham is proactive, efficient and highly capable.’
‘Highly experienced and well regarded across the community.’
‘Claire Messer is well respected for her commercial acumen as well as her legal expertise. Darren Wall is highly regarded for his knowledge of commodities dispute resolution.’
‘Exceptional team, led by Jeff Isaacs, who understand our business and what we need from them. Brilliant.’
‘Jeff Isaacs' knowledge and experience is unsurpassed. John McNeilly is an excellent, safe pair of hands. Amy Warmsley is a rising star.’
Clients clés
- Addax
- ADM
- COFCO
- Czarnikow
- Gerald Metals
- Gunvor
- HDI Global
- Wilmar
- MS Amlin
- Nibulon SA
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Amy Walmsley
Responsable de la pratique
Jeff Isaacs; Paul Taylor
Autres avocats clés
Mark Aspinall; Darren Wall; Claire Messer; Amy Walmsley; John McNeilly; Lucy Wickham