Edward Floyd is a partner at Floyd Zadkovich. He advises clients in the international transportation and commodities trading sectors, with a focus on cross-border disputes, sanctions compliance, and geopolitical risk. With over two decades of legal experience, he serves as trusted counsel and advocate for shipowners, commodity traders, funds, and other financial firms navigating complex, high-stakes matters.

His practice spans litigation, arbitration, and strategic advisory work across sanctions, trade finance, asset seizure, and regulatory compliance. Clients value Ed’s combination of legal depth, strategic insight, and creative problem-solving—all grounded in a pragmatic approach aligned with commercial objectives.

A former lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, Ed brings a unique blend of legal acumen, operational perspective, and high-level coordination. Clients turn to him for his ability to deliver focused, results-driven solutions in challenging and sensitive contexts.

  • Attorney at Law (New York)
  • Solicitor (England and Wales)
  • US District Court, Southern District of New York
  • US District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • State of New Jersey
  • US District Court, District of New Jersey

  • English (native)
  • Italian (working knowledge)
  • French (working knowledge)