Trade, export and project finance: What to do when things go wrong

Geoffrey Wynne

Partner at Sullivan & Worcester

Sullivan partner Geoff Wynne looks at what happens if things start to go wrong in trade, export or project finance transactions. He also examines what the different parties’ obligations are when problems arise and provides some ideas for what can be done before, during and after a crisis.

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