Naz Tajbakhsh
Managing Associate
Naz is a seasoned commodities lawyer, adept at guiding clients through complex disputes and bespoke commercial arrangements.
Biography
Languages – English and Farsi
Jurisdictions – England & Wales
Naz Tajbakhsh is a Managing Associate in Stephenson Harwood's renowned Trade and Commodities team. She specialises in high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes, acting in proceedings before the English courts, trade arbitrations and international arbitrations. Her client base spans the full spectrum of the commodities sector including producers, traders, manufacturers and financiers operating across agricultural products, metals, oil, gas, fuels and petrochemicals.
In addition to her contentious work, Naz maintains a thriving non-contentious practice. She advises on contractual terms and negotiates sale, offtake and tolling agreements, as well as related transport and storage contracts. .
Naz is recognised as a Leading Associate by The Legal 500. Clients consistently praise her as direct and practical, with a strong technical command of the law and a clear understanding of commercial realities. She has a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in the English courts and has played a pivotal role in significant international arbitrations.
Experience
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Global energy and commodities trader- Conducting US$750 million LCIA arbitration
Advising and representing the client in relation to claims and counterclaims under a long-term sale and marketing agreement involving petrochemical products.
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Global sugar trader- Conducting RSA arbitrations
Representing the client in a number of RSA arbitrations relating to the termination of over 40 sale and purchase contracts for white sugar.
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Commodity trader- Conducting GAFTA arbitration
Representing the client in a GAFTA arbitration relating to a contract for the sale and purchase of Brazilian corn.
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Commodity trading company-Conducting US$13 million ICC arbitration
Representing the client in a quality dispute involving HSFO.
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Global agri-business-Assisting with enforcement proceedings in China
Assisting the client’s local lawyers in China in enforcement of an arbitration award successfully obtained on behalf of the client in London.
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Petroleum and natural gas company- Drafting sale and purchase agreements
Advising and drafting a number of long-term sale and purchase contracts between the client and other oil and gas companies including supermajors involving natural gas condensate.
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Global energy and commodities firm- Drafting tolling agreement
Advising and drafting a long-term tolling agreement for aluminium.
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International agri-business- Reviewing sale and purchase contracts
Reviewing the client's templates for CIF/CFR/FOB sales and purchases and making recommendations.
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International marine fuel supplier- Drafting master repo agreement
Drafting and advising in relation to a long-term master repo agreement involving various petroleum products.
