Global law firm Freshfields is advising longstanding Freshfields client Mercuria Energy Group (Mercuria), one of the largest independent energy and commodity groups in the world, on its entry into a joint venture with Tata International Limited (the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group), to expand its global trading businesses across multiple commodities. The joint venture will enable trade of a diversified basket of commodities in international markets and is expected to support the development of Mercuria’s trading activities in India and internationally. The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The Freshfields team advising on the transaction is being led by partner Rhys Evans and counsel Piusha Bose.