Islamic Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
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A&O Shearman has a market-leading position for major Islamic financings, notably sukuk issuances. Experienced in representing financial institutions, government bodies and heavyweight corporates, the team in Singapore is well placed to advise on legal matters across the region, with particular activity in Malaysia and Indonesia. The firm is also highly adept at assisting clients with the restructuring of existing sukuk. Notable clients include the Republic of Indonesia and CIMB Investment Bank. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm assisted Khazanah Nasional Berhad with its USD5 billion sukuk issuance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have experience across investment-grade, high-yield and Islamic financing. They are very diligent and experienced, providing a good quality of work. They are solution-oriented, with a balance of both commercial and legal advice."
"With a dedicated team that has particular expertise in Islamic finance and sukuk, working with the team has been a smooth process. They keep us updated on the latest developments and have experience across a broad range of transactions. They have the ability to then advise on the most optimal structure to best meet clients' needs."
"The team have experience across investment-grade, high-yield and Islamic financing. They are very diligent and experienced, providing a good quality of work. They are solution-oriented, with a balance of both commercial and legal advice."
"With a dedicated team that has particular expertise in Islamic finance and sukuk, working with the team has been a smooth process. They keep us updated on the latest developments and have experience across a broad range of transactions. They have the ability to then advise on the most optimal structure to best meet clients' needs."
Notable Practitioners
Husayn Reza advises underwriters and issuers on cross-border debt capital markets mandates and frequently handles matters involving sukuk. He is a counsel in the firm's Singapore office.
"Husayn Reza is a very good lawyer with up-to-date market knowledge who is always able to advise on complex matters."
"The expert for sukuk structuring and tangibility ratios."