Energy and Commodity Trading: A Comparison of Conduct and Compliance Across the EU, UK and US

Following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and consequent far-reaching bans on Russian oil and gas, there is increased reliance by the European Union (“EU”) and United Kingdom (“UK”) on imports of energy products from other jurisdictions including the United States (“US”). Increased trade by US commodity traders in the EU and UK comes with the need to ensure that trade compliance measures of US firms meet the EU standards, particularly given the level and extent of regulatory scrutiny on... By: Bracewell LLP