Norton Rose Fulbright named ‘Best Export Finance Law Firm’

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named ‘Best Export Finance Law Firm’ at the annual Global Trade Review (GTR) Awards, held on May 1, 2024.

The GTR Awards celebrate excellence in the trade, commodity, supply chain, export finance and FinTech markets. Each year, GTR recognises the market’s pioneering institutions and top performers from around the world.

The firm also advised on several award-winning deals, including ‘Best Trade Finance Deal’ for the sea route for exporters from Ukraine. On this deal, Norton Rose Fulbright advised Ascot Underwriting Ltd, led by partner Andrew Wood and counsel Simon Baker (amongst others).

The firm also advised on the following deals which won ‘Best Trade Finance Deal’ and ‘Best Export Finance Deal’ respectively:

• Sea route for exporters from Ukraine - advising Ascot Underwriting Ltd, led by Norton Rose Fulbright partner Andrew Wood and counsel Simon Baker (amongst others)
• Mega-financing for Reliance Jio 5G India roll-out - advising Export Development Canada, led by Alex Wass

Norton Rose Fulbright banking and finance partner David Milligan commented:

“We’re exceptionally proud to have received this award from GTR. The export finance market continues to grow and evolve rapidly, with an increasing focus on digital innovation and sustainability. We are well placed to support our clients around the world on complex and ground-breaking financings that reflect these and wider trends.”

Norton Rose Fulbright has significant experience advising on export finance transactions across a variety of products both in established and emerging markets. The team’s in-depth legal knowledge of innovative structured finance transactions enables the firm to provide clients with tailored financing solutions.