The international trade and commodities markets are exceptionally dynamic, often hit by volatile commodities prices and affected by the growth of emerging markets corporates and the recent global economic crisis.

We have an experienced and adaptable team of trade and commodity finance lawyers, ready to help clients address the range of challenges and opportunities resulting from market turbulence.

For example, our lawyers appreciate the importance of reliable supply chains. We have experience ranging from financing the production of raw materials and manufacturing processes to storage and transportation of goods and receivables financing and cash management products.

Our trade and commodities team have great experience in working with clients in energy, mining, metals, commodities, transportation and international finance industries. We advise banks, non bank lenders, traders, producers and borrowers in reference to:

• structured commodities finance
• pre-export finance
• letter of credit and guarantee facilities
• ECA backed facilities
• receivables financing facilities
• cash management products
• derivatives
• securitisation of trade receivables
• unsecured lending to corporates
• restructuring, workouts and insolvencies
• collateral management issues, including: collateral management agreements and warehouse receipts financing.