Recent Cases and Testimonials
Some recent examples of how we have assisted and enabled clients
Export Finance
Fletcher Trade Finance Ltd
"Graphic Line Machinery Ltd ('GLM') had secured the sale of a Heidelberg printing press to a Nigerian client, with payment via a Letter of Credit 'confirmed' by a UK Bank. The printing press was being purchased from a supplier in France who required payment in full before releasing the printing press for shipment. GLM were seeking to raise finance against the letter of credit in their favour
I introduced GLM to Cassandra McAlpine ('CM') and her team at Synergy In Trade Ltd ('SIT'). CM reviewed the terms of the L/c and took control of negotiations with the French supplier which resulted in SIT issuing their own Letter of Credit. SIT also controlled the freight, logistics and preparation of the required Letter of Credit documentation. |
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This was an excellent outcome for GLM and enabled them to undertake a transaction that they may have otherwise had to turn away. In my opinion, SIT are 'unique' in their field of experience and are able to support SME clients with bespoke 'back to back' structures using Letters of Credit, often where there are Incoterm & Currency mismatches. My experience of dealing with CM & her team was absolutely 'first class', nothing was too much trouble. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of SIT to other clients with similar requirements". Ian Fletcher, Fletcher Trade Finance
Export Finance
Cornmill Associates Ltd
"I recently introduced a client of mine to 'Synergy' to fund a transaction that was beyond their own cashflow and couldn't be supported by their bank. It had complexities, involving the purchase, dismantling and shipping to the UK of a very large and high value piece of construction plant, for onward shipping and sale to an important customer in the Middle East.
Synergy had been proactive in presenting their services to me a few years ago and I'd remembered that they seemed to thrive on this kind of deal. They quickly delivered a great package for the client, with sensible pricing and terms, and supported them well throughout. They have real attention to detail, expert knowledge and are clearly very efficient, but also flexible when things don't go quite to plan. |
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The client will use them again and I now have them as my 'go to' place for funding transactions like this."
- Steve Leverton. Cornmill Associates Ltd http://www.cornmillassociates.co.uk
