Sullivan & Worcester Promotes Daniela Barrdear to Partner in London

London – Monday, 02 June 2025 

International law firm Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniela Barrdear to partner in its award-winning Trade & Export Finance practice in London. 

Since joining Sullivan as Counsel in 2023, Daniela has brought extensive experience advising on trade and commodity finance structures for banks, non-bank financial institutions, development finance institutions (DFIs) and multilateral organisations. Her strong expertise in supply chain finance, blended finance and export finance, particularly across emerging markets, has further enhanced the firm’s global financing capabilities. 

Geoffrey Wynne, head of Sullivan’s Trade & Export Finance Group and the firm’s London office, said: “Daniela has made a tremendous impact since joining the firm. Her technical expertise, commercial insight and deep understanding of DFI mandates and supply chain finance in developing markets has been invaluable to our clients. She’s a key member of the team and I’m delighted to welcome her to the partnership.” 

Daniela Barrdear added: “I’m delighted to join the partnership at Sullivan. I’m proud to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of trade and export finance, particularly in emerging markets and in light of ongoing digitalisation and legal developments. With my focus on DFIs and innovation in supply chain finance, I look forward to continuing to help clients navigate the changing landscape.” 

This promotion underscores Sullivan’s commitment to excellence in trade and export finance and its focus on supporting clients across complex cross-border financing with an emphasis on sustainability and development. 

About Daniela Barrdear  

Daniela advises on trade and commodity finance structures, acting for banks and non-bank financial institutions, development finance institutions and multilateral organisations as well as borrowers. She has deep knowledge of supply chain finance techniques, blended finance and export financing across the globe with a focus on emerging markets.  

In 2024, she was recognised as one of the outstanding women in the trade, treasury and payments industry by Trade Finance Global (TFG) in its annual Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024 awards and is a member of the British Exporters’ Association’s governing Council. 

Daniela leads the firm’s work with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) having recently worked closely with the client to develop template documentation for EBRD’s SCF programme. 

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About Sullivan
Sullivan & Worcester is a global law firm with approximately 200 attorneys in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan’s clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan’s ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to bestinclass client service. 

For further information please visit the firm’s website and LinkedIn. 

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