LAWYER PROFILE

David Leggott

UK 2026

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Ranked in 1 practice area

Commodities: Trade Finance

UK-wide

16 years ranked

About

Provided by Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Practice Areas

David is a partner in the Banking practice at Hogan Lovells in London, focusing on trade and commodity finance. He is consistently recognised as a leading lawyer in this area by Chambers and Legal 500. He has extensive experience advising banks and trading companies on trade finance structures across the globe, particularly in emerging markets such as CIS, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.

David's practice covers financings on a diverse range of commodities such as oil, steel, zinc, copper, soybeans, tobacco, and cocoa. He also supports the work of various Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) operating in the trade and commodity finance space. Additionally, David has significant experience and knowledge in relation to supply chain finance techniques and export financing (ECA-backed finance).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Commodities: Trade Finance - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Leggott is widely regarded as an expert in trade finance. He primarily advises banks and trading companies on global trade finance structures for commodities such as oil, metals, soya beans and tobacco. He has particular expertise in advising clients on matters involving emerging markets.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is an absolute wonder to work with. He is thorough, conscientious and thinks through the deals from end to end. He is always my first choice for counsel.
Commodities: Trade FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is an all-rounder. He is a fantastic partner to work with and him being a known name is very helpful as he can link you with a lot of different people.
Commodities: Trade FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession