Olga Newman
Hill Dickinson LLPHill Dickinson LLP is 'an exceptional law firm that delivers unparalleled legal expertise, outstanding client service, and impressive business savvy'. Its trade finance practice works closely with the firm's strong commodities group to advise both lenders and borrowers on bilateral and syndicated facilities, security instruments, documents credits, bills of exchange and promissory notes, and tripartite agreements between traders, brokers and financing banks. Practice head Mark Aspinall also handles structured transactions, including payables financing instruments and receivables finance. Newly promoted senior associate Olga Newman is 'a real talent, with a deep, yet practical understanding of the commercial objectives of a deal'.
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Testimonials
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‘What distinguishes Hill Dickinson from other legal firms we use within trade finance is the speed of response and the quality of their advice. They are not afraid to tell me something will not work and are able to support this statement with facts.’
‘I have worked with all the big trade finance legal firms. Even when on holiday, people at Hill Dickinson will respond to my emails and either direct me to the appropriate colleague or will give me the correct answer themselves. A recent example involved Olga Newman responding to a request within 15 minutes while travelling.’
‘Hill Dickinson have progressively become the entrusted firm for our day-to-day business. We highly appreciate the quality of service and legal support provided by Hill Dickinson all the time. Very responsive, really efficient, and straight-to-the-point legal advice.’
‘Mark Aspinall is an extremely experienced lawyer. He really stood his ground and was able to identify a number of areas that had not yet been considered.'
'Olga Newman is a real talent and demonstrated on multiple occasions her commendable academic skills paired with a deep, yet practical understanding of the commercial objectives of a deal. Her responsiveness and consistent availability ensured that our ambitious deadlines were met. A real pleasure to work with. ’
‘Olga Newman was fully supportive of us while balancing the objectives of her client. Olga continuously impressed me with her substantive expertise and tireless work ethic. In terms of client attentiveness and communication, Olga was unparalleled. Emails and calls were promptly returned, deadlines were consistently met. I look forward to working with Olga and Hill Dickinson again in the future. ’
‘Hill Dickinson's trade finance experts allow us to move forward easily with their practical and easy-to-understand opinions and reviews on any English law trade law document. Their concerns and the measures they take to avoid any conflict of interest is quite efficient.’
Key clients
- Rasmala Trade Finance Fund
- Czarnikow Group Limited
- Banque Cantonale de Geneve
- MOK Petroenergy FZC
- Mocoh SA
Work highlights
- Acting for a Cayman Island trade finance fund against a well-known global Independent Trading House in a High Court action for alleged fraud.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Aspinall