A&O Shearman, Banking & Finance | Chambers Global Profile

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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has long been one of the foremost law firms in the Middle East, with deep experience in various aspects of commercial lending. The team has an excellent reputation for project finance, with expertise in power, renewable energy and infrastructure. Its lawyers also represent blue-chip clients, both domestic and international, in major restructuring and refinancing matters. Other areas of expertise include asset and Islamic finance. The firm is noted for its ability to assist with transactions originating across the region, with particular expertise relating to Saudi Arabia and Oman. On 1 May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

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Work Highlights

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A&O Shearman advised HSBC Bank Middle East on an AED350 million margin loan to United Al Saqer Group.

Strengths

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What stands out about A&O Shearman is the quality of the advice the partners give, their global reach and the variety of expertise on offer.

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A&O Shearman has a strong team, from the partner down to the junior associate level.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

What stands out about A&O Shearman is the quality of the advice the partners give, their global reach and the variety of expertise on offer.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

A&O Shearman has a strong team, from the partner down to the junior associate level.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Traboulsi

Band 4

Anthony Traboulsi is an experienced Dubai-based partner. He acts on behalf of high-profile international and regional clients, offering finance advice across the full spectrum of conventional and Sharia-compliant lending.

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Samer Eido

Band 4

Samer Eido enters the rankings this year having demonstrated particular expertise in acting for reputable banks and international clients on high-value acquisition financing, refinancing and project financing matters. He acts on both the borrower and lender sides and also boasts experience in acting on Islamic finance mandates.

Samer Eido is always available and supportive, making sure that transactions get over the line.

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Anzal Mohammed

Spotlight

Anzal Mohammed is widely regarded as a leading Islamic finance lawyer, most significantly in the field of sukuk. He is much esteemed for his work advising issuers, arrangers and dealers on Tier 1 issuances.

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Bilal Ahmad

Spotlight

Bilal Ahmad is highly regarded for his capabilities in sukuk, often acting on Tier 1 issuances containing dual Islamic and conventional structures. He is equally experienced in acting for issuers and underwriters. He is particularly adept at advising major regional financial institutions on debut issuances.

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