Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
Al Tamimi is acknowledged for its strong regional presence and broad expertise in all aspects of banking and finance. The firm is particularly noted for its local law capability. Its lawyers are adept in assisting both lenders and developers with project finance matters. The team is also notable for its standout regulatory practice and the esteem in which it is held by financial regulatory bodies. Al Tamimi's breadth of practice is reflected in the firm's client list, which includes major regional and international banks.
Strengths
Al Tamimi's team provides good-quality service when handling complex matters.
Work Highlights
Al Tamimi advised The Commercial Bank of Dubai on an AED680 million secured loan to Gulf Data Hub.
Notable practitioners
Jody Waugh is Al Tamimi's head of banking and finance, in addition to acting as managing partner. He enjoys a formidable reputation for his handling of high-profile financings and is a well-established adviser to several regional and international banks.
Jody Waugh is a brilliant, highly responsive and knowledgeable lawyer.
Mamoon Khan is a fantastic banking lawyer who is able to give sensible and practical advice.
Mark Brown has considerable experience in advising financial institutions and corporate entities on transactional lending. His recent work includes a variety of real estate, trade and acquisition finance matters. He is based in Abu Dhabi.
Mark Brown is a great lawyer.