DLA Piper advises Tata International on joint venture to scale global commodities trading and supply chain solutions

DLA Piper has advised Tata International, the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group, on a joint venture with Mercuria Energy Group, a leading international integrated energy and commodities group, to expand its global trading business across multiple commodities including energy, metals, agricultural products, and environmental products. Establishment of the joint venture is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

The partnership will enable the trade of a diversified basket of commodities in international markets, drawing on the complementary product and geographical strengths of both Tata International and Mercuria to deliver reliable and high-quality trading and supply chain solutions. The joint venture is also expected to support the development of Mercuria’s trading activities in India and internationally, significantly expanding the platform’s presence and scale.

Tata International is the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group. With a network of offices and subsidiaries spanning more than 29 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, Tata International operates across five key business verticals. Mercuria, founded in Geneva, Switzerland, operates globally with activities across more than 50 countries. The company is active across the energy value chain, including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, LNG, power, renewable energy, and metals.

A team from DLA Piper's Dubai office worked on the transaction led by partner, Will Seivewright, Head of Corporate, Middle East. He was supported by legal director Nassar Nassar, and associate Jawad Elazar. Antitrust advice is being provided by partner Daniel Colgan, International Head of Competition/Antitrust, supported by lawyer Andreas Politis. 

Will Seivewright, partner, said: “In an era of increasing volatility and supply chain complexity, Tata International's joint venture with Mercuria strengthens the sector’s capacity for reliable, high-quality trading and supply chain solutions across energy, metals, agricultural products and beyond. Our international experience and integrated cross-border legal capability across multiple jurisdictions in the Middle East, North America, Asia and Africa allowed us to support Tata International through every stage of this transaction, ensuring a seamless outcome that reflects the evolving dynamics of global commodities trading.”