Trade & Export Finance
Denton Wilde Sapte is at the leading edge of international trade & export finance, acting for banks, development banks, export credit agencies, traders, exporters and other market players.
Our international team of over 20 lawyers has extensive experience and knowledge on structured trade and commodity finance transactions particularly in the emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS and the Middle East. We also have the capability to advise on local law in each of the jurisdictions we operate in.
Our market leading position has been reinforced through a number of recent awards, including:
- Best Trade Finance Law Firm - Trade & Forfaiting Review Magazine 2007 (3rd consecutive year)
- Best Law Firm for Commodity, Trade and Structured Commodity Finance deals 2007 - Trade Finance Review Magazine (7th consecutive year)
- Law Firm of the Year - Global Trade Review Magazine 2007 (4th consecutive)
With a depth of commercial knowledge, we are well equipped to deal with issues arising from changes in the markets, such as privatisation, the onset of competition, the opening up of hitherto closed jurisdictions and increasing securitisation of trade finance receivables.
We have negotiated and documented structures ranging from pre-export financings through advance payment facilities to special purpose vehicle structures. Recent deals include financings for oil, all types of soft and hard commodities, mining and agricultural businesses, as well as other receivables including those derived from telecoms, energy and airline operations.
We also cover Islamic financing structures, the use of derivatives and the regulatory impact of structures under Basel II.