In trade finance, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is known for its 'expertise and experience and innovation'. Clients note that it has 'very good technical experts and excellent links with other practice areas so they can provide a seamless service'. Head of financial services Grant Eldred, who is 'always responsive, practical and pragmatic', and trade finance litigation specialist Mark Sachs are the standout practitioners. The work of Ellis van der Vos encompasses bilateral and syndicated lending, international trade finance, and banking regulation and compliance matters. The team is particularly active in the London market in documenting transaction structures, sanctions and related regulatory matters for Chinese entities.
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Testimonials
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‘Expertise, experience and innovation.’
‘Very good technical experts, depth of experience throughout the team, excellent links with other practice areas so they can provide a seamless service.’
‘Grant Eldred is very attentive to client needs, and is always responsive, practical and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- Agricultural Bank of China
- BACB (British Arab Commercial Bank)
- National Bank of Greece
- Bank ABC
Lawyers
Practice head
Grant Eldred; Mark Sachs