Navigating Trade and Commodities Finance: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the UK and Brazil

Trade and commodities finance is a vital component of the economy of both the UK and Brazil, playing a crucial role in fostering trade, supporting economic growth, and enhancing the competitiveness of businesses in these two dynamic markets.

Join the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain and A&O Shearman for an insightful event that delves into the complexities and opportunities in trade and commodities financing. With expert speakers from various sectors, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and practical solutions, including the regulatory and legal frameworks, access to credit and financing and trade, logistical and infrastructure barriers and pressures.

Programme:

08:30-09:00am - Registration and networking breakfast

09:00-09:15am - Welcoming remarks:
- Marianne Mendes Webber (Senior Associate, A&O Shearman London) 
- Vera Innes (Chair, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in GB) 

09:15-10:00am - Panel 1 (Round Table discussion): A strategic approach to Global Commodities and Trade finance. How do you see the world changing and where does Brazil fit into this new order?
Moderator: Hesham Zakai (Managing Director at Exile Group – TXF, Proximo and Uxolo)
- Gonzalo Cisterna (CFA / Structured Trade Finance Europe, Santander)
- Thomas Donegan (Partner, A&O Shearman London)
- Emma Thomas (Co-Head, Global Business Origination – Africa, Americas & EECAN, UK Export Finance)

10:00-10:30am - Networking break

10:30-11:15am - Panel 2 (Presentations): Reducing the complexities of Commodities and Trade Finance. The way forward.
Moderator: Simon Davies (Chair of the Financial Services Committee, Brazilian Chamber) 
- Catherine Lang-Anderson (Partner, A&O Shearman London)
- Alex Waites (Executive Director, Enigio) 
- Steve Rose (Founder and Managing Director, Tint)

11:15-11:30am – Closing remarks
- Simon Davies (Chair of the Financial Services Committee, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in GB)