Squire Patton Boggs has launched a global commodities and shipping group as it announced two new hires from Reed Smith.

The Washington DC-headquartered firm said Barry Stimpson and Jessica Kenworthy will join as partners in Singapore.

“Barry and Jessica are leaders in their field with sophisticated global practices and we are very excited to have them join us,” said Squire Patton Boggs’ global managing partner for clients and strategy, Steve Mahon.