Commodities: Trade Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a highly regarded trade finance practice with significant experience in a range of international markets, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Russia and the CIS. It regularly acts for development banks, commodities traders and export credit agencies on complex structured financings. The firm also demonstrates strong cross-border capabilities.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells assisted the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bankwith a USD30 million securitisation-based facility to develop affordable, solar-powered energy in Tanzania.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is led by very experienced professionals who know the trade finance industry."
"The team that we work with is fantastic. They are exceptionally responsive, commercial and really understand our business. It's a true partnership."
"Answers are always to timelines or before. They are concise and to the point."
"The team has sophisticated minds. They are experts in banking and business law in the UK."
"The team has a great bench of associates who are very good, very reliable and easy to work with."
"The firm is led by very experienced professionals who know the trade finance industry."
"The team that we work with is fantastic. They are exceptionally responsive, commercial and really understand our business. It's a true partnership."
"Answers are always to timelines or before. They are concise and to the point."
"The team has sophisticated minds. They are experts in banking and business law in the UK."
"The team has a great bench of associates who are very good, very reliable and easy to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Taylor is renowned for his expertise in trade and export finance, with experience acting for both borrower and lender clients. He regularly advises clients on cross-border lending and finance agreements relating to receivables.
"Andrew and his team are incredibly responsive and strive to understand our business and our specific needs."
"Andrew Taylor is easy to work with, knowledgeable and sensible."
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.
"David is a top-notch lawyer."
"David isable to make language understandable and is very dependable."
"David is highly professional, pragmatic and business-conscious."