At Squire Patton Boggs ‘the depth of knowledge and attention to detail are unmatched’. Geraldine Butac is a key adviser to banks, specialist financial institutions and corporates on trade and commodity finance. The firm’s trade finance team sits within its global commodities and shipping practice and remains committed to developing its market presence. The latest move on this front is the hire in 2025 of experienced partners Philip Prowse and Jameel Tarmohamed from Stephenson Harwood. Prowse has in-depth knowledge of the financing of international energy supplies, as well as hard and soft commodities. His work encompasses finance, security and documentation for global supply chain contracts. Clients remark that ’the team demonstrates a genuine commitment to client service’.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jameel Tarmohamed
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Geraldine Butac
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Geraldine Butac; Philip Prowse; Jameel Tarmohamed