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Norton Rose Fulbright

Commodities: Trade Finance

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Commodities: Trade Finance - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright has an eminent commodities practice advising on sophisticated trade finance structures, derivatives and energy trading, with expertise across all commodity types. The firm is active globally on behalf of international clients, with notable strength in emerging markets. It is also noteworthy for its regulatory counsel. The firm's clients include well-known banks and trading companies. It provides guidance on innovative trade finance platforms.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised BZ Commercial Finance, a specialist asset-based lender, on structuring and entry into a USD70 million receivables-based facility for Amius.

Strengths

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  • I have been very impressed with their ability to advise on the most complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • They are super in finding solutions, particularly when stuck in tricky negotiations.

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  • They have a deep understanding of trade finance products and underlying commodities markets.

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  • NRF have excellent knowledge of both historical and new and emerging trade structures. They are commercial, sensible, reasonable and diligent - everything you would want from external counsel.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright's advice is very clear and comprehensive. To be able to explain complex arrangements and frameworks in simple terms really sets the team apart from its rivals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicholas Grandage
    Nicholas Grandage

    Nicholas Grandage

    Nicholas Grandage is a leading specialist in the commodities sector. He advises banks and trading companies on structured financings, among other matters.

    • Nicholas is excellent in all areas.

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    • Nicholas Grandage is an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and commercial lawyer.

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  • Andrew Wood
    Andrew Wood

    Andrew Wood

    Andrew Wood is a trade finance lawyer based in the firm's London office. He regularly advises financiers on a range of transactions, including borrowing base facilities and unsecured lending.

    • Andrew is a great lawyer and a pleasure to work with. I could not wish for a better partner in a business environment.

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    • Andrew Woods has a strong commercial approach and understanding of the industry.

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    • Andrew Wood is sensible, reasonable and commercial too.

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  • Jonathan Herbst
    Jonathan Herbst

    Jonathan Herbst

    Jonathan Herbst is the global head of financial services at the firm. He is recognised in the market for regulatory and compliance advice relating to commodity derivatives. His clients include commodity houses and financial institutions.

    • Jonathan is a superb lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable on UK financial services and able to talk to different stakeholders who have different needs and interests with equal quality and clarity.

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    • Jonathan has a pragmatic and client-focused approach and his communication is straightforward.

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    • Jonathan and his team have always provided detailed yet clear advice that gives me as a client a practical route forward.

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  • Hannah Meakin
    Hannah Meakin

    Hannah Meakin

    Hannah Meakin has a notable commodities derivatives practice. She is well versed in advising financial institutions and energy companies on various regulatory issues.

    • Hannah is a very technical lawyer, able to go into great depth into complex legal questions and give a commercially workable answer.

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    • The advice that comes back from Hannah is always detailed but clear. I can share it directly with my internal stakeholders rather than spending time drafting a summary for them.

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    • She perfectly understands our business, is creative to find solutions and has useful connections in case we need to reach out to other areas.

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    • Hannah is a pleasure to deal with and strong in her client service.

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