Commodity Finance Advisory

What we do

With deep industry knowledge and strong relationships across the lending and investor landscape, we provide end-to-end advisory from capital structuring to deal execution, prepare bank-ready documentation, and engage with financiers to secure competitive terms that align with the operational and commercial realities of commodity trading.

What we focus on

Capital Raising

We offer specialised advisory services to support clients in raising commodity trade finance and related capital, providing tailored solutions across both transactional and asset-backed structures.

Our expertise spans short-term trade finance instruments — such as transactional facilities, prepayments, and pre-export financing, as well as strategic engagement with lenders on bigger mid/long-term capex projects. Beyond trade flows, we advise on the financing of associated assets including vessels (dry cargo and tankers), storage infrastructure, and production facilities.

In addition to traditional debt financing, we support clients in accessing alternative capital sources, including private debt, mezzanine financing, and equity solutions—whether for growth, acquisition, or project development.

M&A Advisory

We provide ad-hoc M&A advisory services to clients in the commodities sector who are pursuing strategic transactions around existing projects or assets. Whether executing an acquisition, divestiture, or joint venture, we support clients with detailed valuation analysis, commercial and financial due diligence, and optimal transaction structuring.

Our focus extends to negotiating terms, preparing financial models, and coordinating legal, tax, and technical workstreams to ensure a smooth and value-accretive execution. With experience across upstream, midstream, and downstream assets—including mines, refineries, storage facilities, as well as trading operations—we bring market insight and transactional expertise to help clients position their projects attractively and navigate complex deal environments.

Team

Our core team consists of two industry professionals, each with over 25 years of experience across the global commodities, trade finance, and asset investment landscape. With expertise in structuring transactions and working across geographies and commodity classes, they bring a highly strategic and hands-on approach to every mandate. Depending on the scope and technical needs of each engagement, they draw on a trusted network of specialists—including legal, tax, technical and market consultants—ensuring that clients benefit from both senior-led execution and best-in-class functional support. This flexible model allows us to offer tailored, high-impact advisory while remaining lean, responsive, and fully aligned with our clients’ objectives.

Reach out to us

info@m1capital.co.uk