Mercatis Law
the specialist commodities law firm
Providing expert legal advice to the commodities sector.
Mercatis Law is delighted to announce that Belinda Ellington has joined us as a consultant solicitor!
THE SPECIALIST COMMODITIES LAW FIRM
The one-stop boutique commodities law firm
Founded in 2017, our firm has grown to become the go-to boutique law firm for the provision of specialist legal services to the commodities sector.
We believe that the commodities sector needs legal support and advice in a more efficient, commercial and pragmatic manner than that currently offered by traditional law firms. We offer a new and better alternative.
DIFFERENT KIND OF LAW FIRM
A fresh approach to legal services delivery reflecting the needs of modern business
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Low cost base
We maintain a relatively low cost base so that we can offer partner level experienced lawyers at highly competitive rates.
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Compensation Structure
We have implemented a compensation structure that ties how our lawyers get paid to the commercial outcome of each matter, aligning their success to that of our clients.
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Fees
We have greater flexibility to provide charging arrangements which suit each client and avoid any surprises in our invoices. We do this either by agreeing our fees up front or by regular fee updates in a manner we have found difficult to achieve in larger firms.
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Legal Technology
We make better use of technology to create efficiencies in the delivery of our services.
EXTERNAL GENERAL COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES
The firm also offers external GC (General Counsel) services to clients
As external GC, we can deal with all or any legal or regulatory aspects of each client’s business – from the simple to the more complex, and whether for advisory matters, commercial transactions or disputes.
Thought leadership from Mercatis Law
Our latest insights
An Introductory Guide for New Market Participants in Trading of Carbon Credits and Offsets
This article gives an outline of the compliance and voluntary carbon markets, the differences between carbon credits and offsets, developments in the exchange-traded markets, as well as recent market initiatives. Its aim to provide a helpful introduction for in house lawyers, compliance professionals and other relevant functions who may be new to these markets.
Is It time to Include Carbon Emissions Reduction and Sustainability Obligations in Commodities and Energy Contracts?
Many energy companies and commodity producers, shippers and traders have made pledges to reduce carbon emissions and operate more sustainably.
In this article we consider some of the contractual tools that may be used to assist companies in meeting their carbon emissions reduction and sustainability targets.
Singapore vs London Arbitration (SIAC vs LCIA): What are the differences and what factors should be considered when making a choice?
In this article we outline some of the key differences between SIAC and LCIA arbitration and some of the factors to consider when selecting your arbitral forum in the context of the energy and commodity trading sector.