HFW‘s arsenal of skills include sustainability linked loans, trade law, and debt structuring issues. Leading the practice is Olivier Bazin, a noted trade finance expert who is capable of advising on a variety of funding and borrowing matters and is regarded for his ’bespoke approach’. Other key team members include Jason Marett, who deploys his structured and commodity trade finance expertise, and Gibran Alaoui, who manages all facets of finance transactions, extending to syndicated lending.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Olivier Bazin has a very bespoke approach, always focused on the most effective practical solutions.’

  • 'HFW Geneva is offering Trade Finance advice at an unparalleled level.'

Key clients

  • Sucafina SA
  • BGN
  • ADM International Sarl
  • BIC-BRED (Suisse) SA
  • ING Bank N.V. Lancy
  • Credit Agricole CIB
  • Natixis
  • Trafigura
  • UBS Switzerland AG
  • Nibulon

Work highlights

  • Advised Sucafina on Swiss and English law aspects of its cross-border financial transactions, notably, its Borrowing Base Facility Agreement and Latin America facilities.
  • Advised BGN on Swiss and English law aspects of its $100m debut ECA backed syndicated revolving credit facility backed by the Abu Dhabi Exports Office for the procurement of energy commodities for export from the UAE.

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.
Jason Marett
HFW
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Olivier Bazin

Other key lawyers

Jason Marett, Gibran Alaoui