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Baker McKenzie

Commodities: Trade Finance

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Baker McKenzie

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Commodities: Trade Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has extensive experience in key financial centres worldwide. Its team advises on a broad spectrum of transactions, including ECA-covered export financings and pre-export financings, along with compliance matters. The firm often deals with multinational corporations and transactions in emerging markets.

Notable practitioners

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie advised Standard Chartered and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credits on the finalisation of their EUR103 million Islamic financing to the Republic of Senegal.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • One strength to note in particular, compared to other firms, is the quality of all members of the team including paralegals and trainees in their communication.

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  • They are incredibly knowledgeable whilst also extremely commercially sensitive.

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  • Baker McKenzie is highly regarded for its global reach and multi-jurisdictional expertise in trade and commodity finance.

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  • Baker McKenzie provides swift and highly competent service, whilst also taking a practical stance towards the discussions with the client.

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