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John McNeilly

Partner · Hill Dickinson LLP

EnglandCommodities, Energy

About

Partner in Hill Dickinson LLP's Commodities team, advising on disputes and transactional matters relating to energy (oil, LNG and coal) and soft commodities (grain, feed, oilseeds, sugar, cocoa, cotton and coffee). He handles court proceedings and arbitrations under LCIA, SIAC, RSA, SAL, GAFTA, FOSFA, ICA, LMAA and SCMA rules, joined Hill Dickinson in March 2019 and was made a partner in November 2022.

Practice areas

CommoditiesEnergyInternational ArbitrationLitigationShipping

Office

Expertise

Energy trading (oil, LNG, coal)Soft commodities (grain, feed, oilseeds, sugar, cocoa, cotton, coffee)Trade association tribunalsSecondments to energy trader (gas and power trading)P&I Club matters (charterer and trader members)

Education

  • Durham University, English Literature B.A., 2005–2008
  • BPP Law School, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2009–2010
  • BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course, 2010–2011