Matthew is a trade finance and commodities specialist with more than 20 years of experience advising banks, funds, traders, producers, and other market participants on the structuring and execution of complex cross-border financing arrangements.
His practice focuses on a wide range of trade and commodity finance structures, including pre-export and advance payment facilities, borrowing bases, receivables and warehouse financing, commodity repurchase transactions, and export credit agency-backed financings. He regularly advises both lenders and borrowers on transactions spanning the production, refining, and transportation of commodities across global supply chains.
Matthew also has significant experience advising fintechs, platform providers, and non-bank capital providers, supporting clients through the digitalisation of trade finance and the implementation of innovative financing platforms. His work frequently spans multiple jurisdictions, including London, Dubai, Tokyo, and Singapore, reflecting a deep understanding of the legal and commercial frameworks shaping the global trade finance market.
He is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and, prior to joining Sullivan, was a partner at another global law firm in London.