The global trade finance team at Mayer Brown International LLP is 'knowledgeable, has wide coverage in Europe, and is capable of meeting challenging deadlines'. Advising banks, funds, corporates and fintech companies on a wide range of trade finance transactions, the firm is particularly focused on cross-border matters, and lawyers in London work closely with colleagues in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the US to handle inventory monetisation deals, syndicated finance structures, trade receivables and non-recourse receivables structures, and transactions backed by national export credit agencies. Head of banking and finance Alex Dell and 'fantastic individual' Charles Thain have 'very broad knowledge of complex receivables purchase and payables finance structures'. Ashley McDermott's practice is dedicated to complex, cross-border loan financings, notably in emerging markets, as well as export and agency finance, and structured trade and commodity finance.
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‘Charles Thain is fantastic - he has very broad knowledge across UK, Europe and the US with regard to complex receivable purchase and payables finance structures.’
‘Charles Thain has exceptional knowledge and broad experience in the field of working capital.'
‘The team is knowledgeable, has wide coverage in Europe and is capable of meeting challenging deadlines.’
‘Alex Dell and Charles Thain in London always make themselves available for any questions we may have. In a deal context, they are engaged in the negotiations and execution. Execution is delivered in a timely manner.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Barclays Bank
- BNP Paribas
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- CIBC
- Citibank
- Citizens Bank
- City National Bank
- Cooperative Rabobank
- Credit Suisse
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alex Dell
Other key lawyers
Ashley McDermott; Charles Thain