International law firm Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is pleased to announce that Matthew Cox has joined the firm as a Partner in its London office, further strengthening its market-leading trade and export finance practice and enhancing its capabilities in relation to the digitalisation of trade and trade finance. Matthew joins the firm from Holman Fenwick Willan.
His arrival follows the promotion of Daniela Barrdear to partner in June 2025, reflecting Sullivan’s continued investment in its leading trade finance team.
Matthew advises banks, funds, traders and producers in relation to structured trade and commodity finance, with particular expertise in pre-export and advance payment structures, borrowing bases, receivables, warehouse financing, commodity repos and ECA-backed financings.
He also has considerable experience acting for fintechs, platform providers and non-bank capital providers, helping clients navigate the digitalisation of trade finance in jurisdictions including London, Dubai, Tokyo and Singapore.
Geoffrey Wynne, head of Sullivan’s Trade & Export Finance Group and managing partner of the London office, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Matthew to Sullivan. He is highly respected in the trade and commodity finance sector and brings significant expertise that complements our existing strengths. His arrival enhances our ability to support clients across the full range of traditional and digital trade finance solutions, particularly as the market continues to evolve with new technologies and funding models.”
Matthew Cox added: “This is an exciting time to be joining Sullivan. The market continues to evolve rapidly, with new sources of capital, an increasing role of non-bank lenders and the digitalisation of trade instruments all reshaping how transactions are structured. I am pleased to have joined the London team and look forward to helping clients navigate these changes, drawing on my experience across multiple jurisdictions and sectors.”
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