Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide
Ranked Individual
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Akin's Dubai office demonstrates particular expertise in debt capital markets matters, including sukuk. It additionally offers broader capabilities in Shari'a-compliant finance, with frequent roles advising on murabaha facilities. Its expertise extends to the establishment of Shari'a-compliant investment funds.
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The Islamic finance team at Akin stands out for its deep market knowledge, commercial acumen and seamless execution.
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Rizwan Kanji is a Dubai-based debt capital markets lawyer who regularly advises on high-value sukuk issuances and the related Shari'a compliance issues. He is also able to provide guidance on a variety of broader Islamic finance matters, including the granting of murabaha facilities.
Rizwan Kanji combines deep technical expertise with sharp strategic judgement and a highly responsive approach.
Islamic Finance
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