October 1, 2026
–Press Release
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London, UK - International law firm Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) has been recognised by The Legal 500 UK, 2027 for both Trade Finance and Venture Capital, reflecting the continued strength and expansion of the firm’s London practice areas.
Sullivan’s Trade & Export Finance practice has once again received a Tier 1 ranking, maintaining the top-tier position it has held for over a decade. The Legal 500 recognises the firm for its strength “across the full spectrum of trade and commodity finance.”
The 2027 edition recognises several members of the Trade & Export Finance team. Geoffrey Wynne, Simon Cook and Robert Parson are included in the Hall of Fame, Mark Norris is recognised as a Leading Partner, Daniela Barrdear as a Next Generation Partner and Geraldine Butac as a Leading Associate. The practice also receives The Legal 500’s client satisfaction accolade for ‘Sector Knowledge’.
Client feedback collected independently by The Legal 500 research team highlights the team’s ability to combine technical expertise with practical and commercial advice. One client describes the team as “responsive, pragmatic and commercial,” adding that its lawyers “feel more like an extension of the team.” Geoffrey Wynne and Marian Boyle are also singled out for their combination of technical depth, commerciality and collaborative approach.
For the first time, Sullivan’s London office is also recognised in The Legal 500 UK’s Corporate and Commercial – Venture Capital category, where the firm is included as a ‘Firm to Watch’ and receives The Legal 500’s client satisfaction accolade for ‘Sector Knowledge’. James Shaw is recognised as a Leading Partner, while Iain Cockburn is named a Next Generation Partner.
The recognition follows the arrival at Sullivan in June 2026 of its 10-lawyer Emerging Companies and Venture Capital team, led by partners James Shaw, Iain Cockburn and Ben Williams. The team, which was named Growth Capital Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026 shortly before joining Sullivan, advises venture-backed companies, founders and investors across the business lifecycle, including venture financings, M&A, intellectual property strategy and complex strategic advisory matters. Its arrival significantly expanded Sullivan’s transatlantic offering to innovative and high-growth businesses and the investors that support them.
Geoffrey Wynne, head of Sullivan’s Trade & Export Finance practice and the London office, said: “We are delighted that the continued strength and depth of our London practice areas has once again been recognised by The Legal 500. The individual rankings across the team, together with the feedback from our clients, are particularly welcome and reflect the experience, commercial approach and commitment of our lawyers.”
James Shaw, who leads Sullivan’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital team, added: “To be recognised by The Legal 500 so soon after joining Sullivan is an encouraging reflection of the strength of the team and the work we are doing for founders, growth companies and investors. Combined with Sullivan’s established international platform, we have an exciting opportunity to support innovative businesses as they grow, raise capital and expand internationally.”
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