Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 3
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Provided by Akin
To learn more about Akin Gump’s Capital Markets capabilities, please visit the Corporate page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.
Chambers Review
Akin Gump'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 advised Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası on its USD350 million issuance of Tier 2 Shari'a-compliant trust certificates.
Notable Practitioners
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.