Your Trusted Legal Advisor—Now at a Lighter Tempo

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding clients through both significant and smaller challenges, forging relationships based on trust, respect, and clarity. My career has been built on the belief that the best legal advice comes from experience, careful consideration, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for my clients. As I transition into a lighter phase of my professional life, I remain fully dedicated to assisting those who appreciate my decades of experience and my calm, measured approach to complex legal matters.

While I no longer engage in large-scale, time-intensive projects, my expertise remains available for those who value precision and a steady hand in navigating their legal challenges. I now focus on offering a more bespoke and thoughtful approach, ensuring that my clients receive the attention and strategic guidance they need without the unnecessary overhead of large firms. My current areas of focus include:

• Advisory Sessions: Offering strategic guidance on legal matters where experience is crucial. I provide insights on a wide range of issues, from complex financing transactions to international trade concerns, ensuring that my clients have a clear understanding of their legal position and the best way forward.
• Document Review & Oversight: Ensuring precision and thoroughness in key agreements. Whether it’s a complex financial document or a critical trade agreement, I meticulously review and offer advice to safeguard your interests and minimize risk.
• Second Opinions: Providing a seasoned perspective to complement your existing legal counsel. Sometimes, a fresh viewpoint from an experienced professional can help clarify uncertainties or provide new insights that can make all the difference in your decision-making.

With over 35 years of experience in law, primarily in the City of London, I have had the privilege of working with some of the world’s leading international firms, including as a partner in two top-tier firms (see Profile). Throughout my career, I have focused on commodity finance, structured finance, derivatives, and commodity trading, becoming one of Europe’s leading specialists in these areas. My extensive background in handling high-stakes transactions and complex disputes has shaped my ability to provide clear, actionable advice in a calm and measured way.

I also have a long track record in international arbitration, having acted both as counsel and arbitrator in numerous cases under major rules such as ICC, LCIA, and the Swiss Arbitration Centre. I take pride in being recognized for my strategic approach to resolving disputes, helping clients avoid lengthy, costly litigation where possible and always working toward practical, efficient solutions.

Though my pace has slowed in recent years, my commitment to providing high-quality, personalized legal advice remains unwavering. I continue to offer a service that is grounded in decades of experience and a passion for delivering real value to my clients. If you seek an advisor who understands the nuances of complex legal matters, values long-term relationships, and takes a pragmatic, client-focused approach, I would be honored to assist you as you navigate your legal challenges.

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GTLaw ® currently advises many types of clients in the following fields:

• Commodity traders and exporters - negotiating large structured finance transactions, negotiating investments and joint ventures representing clients in arbitration and litigation.
• Banks - designing new products and solutions in commodity finance and structured products.
• Banks and financial institutions: advice on capital market products and derivatives. High end advice on a complex multi jurisdiction restructuring.
• Dispute resolution (International arbitration).
• Mergers and acquisitions: cross border advice.
• Cross-border structuring, family office and trust advice.