Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Africa-wide
What the Team is Known For
The London office of Sullivan is noted for its strong trade and development finance practice, which is frequently engaged on mandates across Africa. Its major clients include export credit agencies and development banks, as well as global investment banks and non-bank financial institutions. The firm's work has included several mandates originating in Ghana, with further work in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Côte d'Ivoire.
Strengths
They have a strong focus on trade and export finance - particularly in Africa - and a very experienced team.
Sullivan is a quality trade finance practice.
Work Highlights
Sullivan acted for the Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa, alongside the Absa Group and Standard Bank, on a USD210 million facilities programme to finance the development of various rural healthcare facilities in Zimbabwe.
Notable practitioners
London-based Mark Norris is a seasoned practitioner with many years' experience in advising on Africa-related transactions in the fields of trade and commodity finance. He is highly praised by sources and regularly acts on behalf of export credit agencies.
Mark is a highly experienced lawyer in African export finance. He is the go-to lawyer for ECA financings in Africa.
Simon Cook is a leading trade and development finance partner. Based in London, he is well known within the market, frequently acting for development banks and multilateral financial institutions.
Simon Cook is very knowledgeable with regard to Africa. His regional knowledge is invaluable for us and he is very reliable.