Trade finance: Lessons from recent insolvencies
ArticleRecent insolvencies have exposed vulnerabilities in the trade finance sector. As administrators of Greensill Capital and Artis, we look at what lessons can be learned.

London
Director, Financial Services Restructuring
I am a restructuring and insolvency director, and qualified insolvency practitioner, having worked in this area since 2009. My focus is on supporting firms, companies and their stakeholders in the financial services sector.
I specialise in large, complex and multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency cases with case experience both domestically and in a number of off-shore jurisdictions including BVI, Hong Kong and the Channel Islands.
In 2014 I worked for Grant Thornton Hong Kong to develop its insolvency practice in Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific region.
My experience includes:
Outside of work I enjoy keeping fit and spending time with my wife and two young children.
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Recent insolvencies have exposed vulnerabilities in the trade finance sector. As administrators of Greensill Capital and Artis, we look at what lessons can be learned.
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