Commodities: Trade Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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A&O Shearman marshals international reach to act for a wide range of clients, includingfinancial institutions, traders, producers and development banks. The firm has particular acumen in sophisticated financing work such as bilateral trade and receivables financings and structuring complex commodities arbitrage transactions. It also provides expert advice on the regulatory aspects of matters.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised a group of international commercial lenders on a USD1.1 billion global borrowing base facility for Macquarie Group.
Strengths
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"They had an affirmative attitude, tireless project management and great attention to detail while at all times demonstrating great business acumen and understanding of our business needs."
"The firm is best in class and a go-to for regulatory considerations."
"They have an incredible team, show a lot of dedication and make sure that they understand structures and client negotiations."
"They had an affirmative attitude, tireless project management and great attention to detail while at all times demonstrating great business acumen and understanding of our business needs."
"The firm is best in class and a go-to for regulatory considerations."
"They have an incredible team, show a lot of dedication and make sure that they understand structures and client negotiations."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Lang-Anderson leads the trade and commodities finance practice in London. She is noted for her trade finance expertise and counts banks, borrowers and traders amongst her clients. She is well positioned to advise on cross-border matters.
"Catherine is a smart, diligent lawyer who is extremely experienced but also genuinely nice, very sensible and commercial in her approach."
"Apart from being an excellent finance lawyer and extremely well versed in the issues that we as a client could face, Catherine is a trusted advisor in whom I have great confidence."
"Catherine is a big name in the market at the moment."