Trade Finance Advisory

Engagement Process

• 01

  Trade Structure Review

  Assessment of the transaction structure, the instruments required, and the parties involved — including confirmation of jurisdictional and compliance requirements before instrument selection.

• 02

  Instrument Selection

  Advisory on the appropriate instrument — DLC, SBLC, or bank guarantee — and the specific terms, conditions, and wording required for the counterparty and transaction context.

• 03

  Bank Coordination

  Identification and coordination of issuing and confirming banks suitable for the transaction — drawing on the group's trade finance banking relationships across the GCC, UK, and Asia-Pacific.

• 04

  Document Preparation Advisory

  Guidance on the documentary requirements for presentation under the credit: commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, inspection certificates, and related compliance documents.

• 05

  SWIFT Workflow Guidance

  Advisory on MT700, MT760, and related SWIFT message sequences — covering field-by-field review, amendment coordination, and discrepancy management.

• 06

  Instrument Settlement Support

  Coordination through to instrument utilisation and settlement — managing communication between all parties and supporting compliance document review at the point of presentation.