News

January 2023

–Video

Updated Digital Trade Rules: ITFA, URTEPO, and Streamlining Payment Obligations

Trade Finance Global

October 21, 2022

–Client Alert

Gates Opening for the Digitalisation of Trade Documents

Sullivan Client Alert

October 17, 2022

–Publication

Geoffrey Wynne Explains the UK’s Electronic Trade Documents Bill

Trade Finance Distribution Initiative

September 6, 2022

–Publication

Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Exports: Digitalisation and the Need to Improve Physical Infrastructure

The BUlletin

July 27, 2022

–Publication

OFSI Into Line: UK Imposes US-Style Strict Liability Approach to Sanctions Breaches

WorldECR

June 10, 2022

–Client Alert

Important Changes to the UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation's Enforcement Powers Come into Force On June 15, 2022

Sullivan Client Alert

May 20, 2022

–Interview

Whole Life Decarbonisation for Construction Projects

Contracts for the Climate podcast (S1E3)

April 1, 2022

–Publication

Trade Finance Under Fire? Exploring the Impact of Sanctions

WorldECR

March 1, 2022

–Publication

The Need for Concessional Finance in Africa Post-COVID-19 and What Can Be Done by Export Credit Agencies

Financier Worldwide

September 21, 2021

–Publication

Digitising Trade: Are You Ready or Will You Fall Behind?

Global Trade Review Directory

July 30, 2021

–Client Alert

So Far... and Is SOFR So Good?

Sullivan Client Alert

May 7, 2021

–Client Alert

Leaving Lugano: Is this the last chapter in the Brexit saga on jurisdiction and judgments? “Oui ou Non?”

Sullivan Client Alert

March 31, 2021

–Client Alert

And Spring Heralds SONIA….and Alternative Rates

Sullivan Client Alert

March 22, 2021

–Publication

Transparent Exporting in a Post-Brexit World

Berne Union

October 16, 2020

–Publication

Transitioning out of LIBOR – What is the Impact for Trade and Export Finance

LexisNexis

August 21, 2020

–Client Alert

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

Sullivan Client Alert

July 9, 2020

–Publication

Trade Finance in the Digital World: Solutions and Problems Discussed

Global Trade Review Directory

July 6, 2020

–Publication

COVID-19 Pandemic: How Has It Affected African Trade and Economies?

Into Africa

June 5, 2020

–Client Alert

Business Interruption – FCA Test Case

Sullivan Client Alert

May 5, 2020

–Publication

The Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Trade Finance and Perishable/Seasonal Goods

LexisNexis

May 5, 2020

–Client Alert

Can’t We Just Work This Out?Options Available in the UK to Help SMEs Stay Healthy During the Pandemic

Sullivan Client Alert

May 1, 2020

–Publication

Saving Trade: COVID-19 and Force Majeure

Flow

April 17, 2020

–Client Alert

The ICC Calls on Governments to Allow for Digital Authentication and Delivery of Trade Documents, in Light of the Covid-19-Induced Disruptions

Sullivan Client Alert

April 16, 2020

–Client Alert

The ICC's Response to Covid-19 in Relation to force majeure Under its Rules

Sullivan Client Alert

March 30, 2020

–Client Alert

Covid-19 Coronavirus: What you need to know about virtual and electronic signing

Sullivan Client Alert

September 3, 2019

–Interview

Moving forward with Credit Insurance: Mitigating Risk in Trade Finance

Trade Finance Global (TFG)

July 25, 2019

–Publication

The Implications of IFRS 9Trade

Trade Finance Magazine

July 10, 2019

–Publication

Can trade finance fight back?

Global Trade Review Directory

July 8, 2019

–Publication

Issues and solutions for African trade finance. Are ECAs and DFIs the answer?

Into Africa

June 27, 2019

–Interview

Xplaining Trade Finance: An overview of the basics

tradeXplain

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Trade & Export Finance

News

News

Late Payment Reform Proposals for SMEs

Trade Finance Guide 2026

Fraud Prevention in Trade Finance – Lessons Learned and Lessons Forgotten

International Trade and Forfaiting Association Podcast Features Anna Lea McNerney on U.S. Tariff Rebates

TTP and Sullivan Breakfast Club – Fighting Fraud in Trade

Crisis in the Gulf: Sullivan & Worcester on Trade Under Pressure

Conflict in the Gulf – Oil Price Volatility and Credit Escalation Clauses in Documentary Letters of Credit

Could export credit agencies be agents for UK exporter confidence?

New York Embraces Digital Trade Instruments

Unlocking Scale: Can Supply Chain Finance Reach Its SME Tipping Point?

Trade Finance Terms Explained

Financing receivables: A look back and the shift to a deep-tier, digital future

Prudential Regulatory Authority delays UK implementation of Basel 3.1 to 2027

Sullivan’s Geoffrey Wynne Contributes to Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) Receivables Finance Hub

Geoffrey Wynne Co-Heads the Team, as Part of the ITFA Trade Finance Investment Ecosystem (ITFIE), That Has Published Papers Including “The Rules of the Game”

Yieldpoint v Kimura: A Victory for Market Practice, or Just a Warning on How to Draft?

Interpreting English Law Contracts: Avoiding the Bear Traps

"How URTEPO Can Drive Trade Finance Digitalisation" and "ETDA in Action"

Trade Finance in the Digital World – What Changes are Likely in the Coming Months and Years?

The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023: the key to the future?

EU Commission Proposes New Late Payment Regulation – Evolution or Revolution of the EU Late Payment Regime?

The Electronic Trade Documents Act and Digitalising Trade

What Next For The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023?

How MRPAs Are Paving the Way for Collaboration in Trade Finance

How Can We Reduce Trade Finance Fraud?

A Game-Changer for the Trade and Trade Finance Industry - the Short and Simple Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023

Fixed and Floating Charges: the Key is Control, but the Key to Control is Drafting

Digitalisation Alert! The ICC Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation Recently Held its Inaugural Conference

Compliance Alert! Regulated Entities Gear Up for the UK's Economic Crime Levy

BCR Trade & Investment Forum

News

Sullivan Advises BAFT and ITFA on Updated CRR Legal Opinions for the 2008 English Law Master Participation Agreement (MPA)

Sullivan Advises Limak Construction on its Award-Winning ECA Financing

Sullivan & Worcester Named “Best Trade or Supply Chain Finance Law Firm” at GTR Leaders in Trade Awards 2026

Sullivan Sponsors the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader Award

Know Your Fraudster: Why the Old Risks Still Shape Modern Trade Finance

Sullivan Advises Heath Goldfields In Offtake Agreement and Debt Financing with Trafigura for Bogoso Prestea Mine

Sullivan Advises BAFT and ITFA on Updated CRR Legal Opinions Covering the Suite of Master Participation Agreements (MPAs)

Sullivan Shortlisted for GTR’s Leaders in Trade Awards 2026

Sullivan & Worcester Named Best Law Firm – Trade and Commodities, 2026 at Inaugural TTP Awards

Simon Cook Re-Elected to ITFA’s Africa Regional Committee, 2026 to 2028

Sullivan Maintains Top Ranking for Commodities: Trade Finance in Chambers UK, 2026

Sullivan’s Trade Finance Team Recognized by IFLR1000, 2025

Sullivan & Worcester UK LLP Receives Top Ranking in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2026 for Trade Finance

Sullivan Appoints Partner Robert Parson to its Expanding Trade Finance and Emerging Markets Practice in London

Sullivan Welcomes Trade Finance Partner Matthew Cox to its London Office

Unlocking Domestic Capital Markets Through DFIs

Sullivan & Worcester Promotes Daniela Barrdear to Partner in London

Geoffrey Wynne Joins Trade Treasury Payments’ (TTP) Editorial Board

Sullivan works with ITFA on Launch of Short Term SWIFT FI Trade Loan Template

Sullivan Advises BAFT on the New 2025 BAFT Master Trade Loan Agreement

GTR’s Leaders in Trade Awards 2025 – Sullivan Shortlisted in Two Categories

EBRD and Sullivan & Worcester expand SCF offering in Türkiye and Romania

Sullivan Advises EBRD on Two Innovative Supply Chain Finance Transactions

Update on Digitalisation and Distribution from ITFA’s 50th Annual Conference in Cyprus, Published by flow

Sullivan's Trade Finance Practice Top Ranked in Chambers UK, 2025

Sullivan & Worcester UK LLP Top Ranked in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2025 for Trade Finance

Sullivan’s Trade Finance Team Recognized by IFLR1000

Simon Cook Re-Appointed to ITFA Board; Continues as Head of Education

Sullivan Lawyers Included in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom

Sullivan Advises Bank ABC in London in Relation to a Loan to Ocyan to Support Overseas Oil and Gas Decommissioning

Past Events

News

News

Updated Digital Trade Rules: ITFA, URTEPO, and Streamlining Payment Obligations

Gates Opening for the Digitalisation of Trade Documents

Geoffrey Wynne Explains the UK’s Electronic Trade Documents Bill

Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Exports: Digitalisation and the Need to Improve Physical Infrastructure

OFSI Into Line: UK Imposes US-Style Strict Liability Approach to Sanctions Breaches

Important Changes to the UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation's Enforcement Powers Come into Force On June 15, 2022

Whole Life Decarbonisation for Construction Projects

Trade Finance Under Fire? Exploring the Impact of Sanctions

The Need for Concessional Finance in Africa Post-COVID-19 and What Can Be Done by Export Credit Agencies

Digitising Trade: Are You Ready or Will You Fall Behind?

So Far... and Is SOFR So Good?

Leaving Lugano: Is this the last chapter in the Brexit saga on jurisdiction and judgments? “Oui ou Non?”