Uniquely, Frances’ practice is split between non-contentious transactional work and dispute resolution, meaning she is able to advise and assist her clients at every stage of a transaction’s lifecycle. In particular, her day-to-day work includes drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial agreements in relation to energy and commodities (for instance, sale and purchase documentation, and agreements in relation to transportation, storage, tolling, inventory financing, marketing and sales, lifting, and insurance) and acting in disputes arising out of the same.

Frances has a unique insight into the operations of clients in the energy and commodities industry, having worked as in-house counsel at a privately owned exploration and production group between 2014 and 2016.

Between January and July 2012 Frances was seconded to the Geneva office of a major commodities trading company, where she provided day-to-day legal support to the trading business in various jurisdictions, in particular the oil, products, coal and LNG desks.