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Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance | UK

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Chambers' Banking & Finance rankings highlight the top law firms and lawyers advising on the most complex and market-leading financing transactions in London. This table recognises both UK-based and international firms that assist clients in areas such as leveraged finance, corporate finance, syndicated loans, private credit, and Islamic finance. The ranked firms represent a diverse range of clients, including corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and both traditional and alternative lenders. These rankings provide a valuable resource for identifying firms that excel in sophisticated, high-value financial deals.

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  1. Ella Leonard
    Fladgate LLP
    Fladgate LLP | Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance
    2025 | Spotlight | 11 Years Ranked
    Ella Leonard of Fladgate is recommended for her Islamic finance practice, with notable experience handling murabaha agreements. She regularly acts for both borrower and lender-side clients on cross-border transactions.
  2. Fara Mohammad
    Fara Mohammad
    Keystone Law
    Keystone Law | Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance
    2025 | Spotlight | 3 Years Ranked
    Fara Mohammad of Keystone Law brings to bear a wealth of experience when advising on Islamic finance transactions. She is regarded for her expertise in Sharia-compliant products across jurisdictions, including in South-East Asia and the Middle East.
  3. Farmida Bi
    Farmida Bi
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance
    2025 | Spotlight | 18 Years Ranked
    Europe, Middle East and Asia chair Farmida Bi has an excellent reputation in the London market. She complements her Islamic finance practice with capital markets expertise, advising clients on Sharia-compliant products and sukuk issuance.
  4. John Dewar
    John Dewar
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance
    2025 | Spotlight | 19 Years Ranked
    John Dewar couples his project finance practice with a wealth of expertise in Islamic finance matters. He regularly advises clients on complex cross-border financings.
  5. Matthew Sapte
    Dentons
    Dentons | Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance
    2025 | Spotlight | 17 Years Ranked
    Matthew Sapte has a well-regarded Islamic finance practice with expertise in Sharia-compliant products. He additionally advises clients on a broad range of debt capital markets and derivatives matters.
  6. Mohammed Saqub
    Mohammed Saqub
    Shakespeare Martineau
    Shakespeare Martineau | Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance
    2025 | Spotlight | 3 Years Ranked
    Mohammed Saqub heads the real estate finance and Islamic finance team at Shakespeare Martineau. He typically acts for bank-side clients on Islamic financing matters, including Sharia-compliant documentation and murabaha agreements. He complements his strong practice with expertise in the real estate sector.
  7. Yusuf Battiwala
    Yusuf Battiwala
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance
    2025 | Spotlight | 4 Years Ranked
    Yusuf Battiwala regularly assists his global client base with a wide range of Islamic financings. He is noted for his strengths in derivatives and structured finance, and has experience in Islamic repo transactions.