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Capital Markets: Debt - United Arab Emirates

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akin's Dubai-based capital markets team has rapidly established itself as a major player for debt issuances. It is especially renowned for sukuk, in which field the team represents numerous Islamic banks. Its lawyers have further expertise in Shari'a regulatory matters. Of late, the firm has advised on a number of capital markets issuances originating in Turkey.

Work Highlights

  • Akin acted for Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası on the establishment of its inaugural Shari'a-compliant trust certificates programme.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rizwan H Kanji
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Rizwan H Kanji
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Band 2

Rizwan Kanji is a highly skilled lawyer who is active on conventional and Shari'a-compliant debt work. He is especially well respected for his sukuk practice, which sees him advise several major regional financial institutions. He is frequently active on debt capital markets transactions originating in Turkey.

Rizwan Kanji's personal engagement is very strong and he adds a very high degree of value to the client.

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Rizwan H Kanji
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Rizwan H Kanji
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