Naz Tajbakhsh
Managing Associate
Naz is a seasoned commodities lawyer, adept at guiding clients through complex disputes and bespoke commercial arrangements.
Managing Associate
Naz is a seasoned commodities lawyer, adept at guiding clients through complex disputes and bespoke commercial arrangements.
Languages – English and Farsi
Jurisdictions – England & Wales
Naz Tajbakhsh is a managing associate at Stephenson Harwood, specialising in commodities with a focus on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes. Her clients include producers, traders, manufacturers, insurers, and financiers, who rely on her expertise in agri products, oil, gas, fuels, and petrochemicals. Naz's practice is distinguished by her ability to manage disputes before the English courts, represent clients in trade arbitrations, and conduct international arbitration, ensuring her clients' interests are protected across various jurisdictions.
Naz provides comprehensive support in non-dispute matters, advising on contractual terms and negotiating complex sale, offtake, and tolling agreements as well as any ancillary contracts such as transport or storage. Her strategic approach ensures clients navigate their contractual arrangements with confidence. Her work with global agricultural commodity traders and energy companies highlights her ability to deliver tailored solutions that drive success.
Clients value Naz for her direct and pragmatic approach, which combines deep technical knowledge with commercial savvy. Her track record includes successful actions before the English Courts and advising on significant arbitrations, making her a trusted guide in the commodities sector.
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.
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.
Commodity trader- Conducting GAFTA arbitration
Representing the client in a GAFTA arbitration relating to a contract for the sale and purchase of Brazilian corn.
Commodity trading company-Conducting US$13 million ICC arbitration
Representing the client in a quality dispute involving HSFO.
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.
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.
Global energy and commodities firm- Drafting tolling agreement
Advising and drafting a long-term tolling agreement for aluminium.
International agri-business- Reviewing sale and purchase contracts
Reviewing the client's templates for CIF/CFR/FOB sales and purchases and making recommendations.
International marine fuel supplier- Drafting master repo agreement
Drafting and advising in relation to a long-term master repo agreement involving various petroleum products.
