Sullivan & Worcester LLP

Partner Robert Parson has over 30 years' experience advising banks, non bank financiers, funds, fintechs, credit insurers, commodity producers and traders on complex cross-border financing arrangements across the commodity and trade industry. He represents clients in financing and monetising the international production, storage, movement and distribution of raw materials and manufactured goods, and is recognised for his work in structured trade and inventory finance, as well as the use of financial instruments such as letters of credit, bills of exchange, promissory notes and other secure payment arrangements in international trade.

With an established reputation in the field of digital trade, including the creation of digital platforms and the use and enforceability of electronic trade documents and payment instruments, Robert is also known for his deep knowledge of shipping-related advisory work and trade-related disputes, including high-profile letters-of-credit litigation.

Robert is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and the ICC Banking Commission Legal Committee. He writes and speaks frequently on topics relevant to digital trade and commodity and trade finance. He edits the legal journal Finance and Credit Law.