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A&O Shearman

Restructuring/Insolvency

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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A&O Shearman

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Restructuring/Insolvency - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Benefiting from the firm's market-leading banking practice, A&O Shearman's restructuring and insolvency department acts for a number of prominent regional and international financiers on the restructuring of both conventional and Shari'a-compliant facilities. It has considerable experience counselling clients with regard to UAE bankruptcy law and is also frequently mandated on Saudi-related matters, leveraging expertise located in the firm's Riyadh office.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Drake & Scull International on its USD1.89 billion debt restructuring.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman’s restructuring team stands out for its deep legal expertise, strategic commercial approach and exceptional stakeholder management.

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  • A&O Shearman's commitment to delivering practical, high-quality solutions distinguishes it from others in the industry.

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  • A&O Shearman has a highly experienced and knowledgeable team.

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  • A&O Shearman is pragmatic, with a strong understanding of the commercial components needed to navigate a tricky situation.

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  • A&O Shearman's team is always there when needed and has amazing response times.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Adam Banks
    Adam Banks

    Adam Banks

    Adam Banks is a renowned restructuring lawyer who advises on a wide range of mandates in this field. He has extensive experience acting for debtors as well as creditors.

    • He is one of the strongest lawyers in the market, from both a technical and a commercial point of view.

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    • Adam Banks is a fantastic partner. He's really technical, highly intelligent and does a very good job.

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    • Adam Banks is clearly a leader in the field.

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    • Adam Banks is one of the strongest players and a really solid, safe pair of hands.

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    • He is commercial, thorough, has a very good personality and understands issues from our perspective.

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  • Haris Meyer Hanif
    Haris Meyer Hanif

    Haris Meyer Hanif

    Haris Meyer Hanif, based in Riyadh, is a leading lawyer who frequently assists clients with the restructuring of debt obligations. He has a strong practice advising major regional banks as well as other high-profile commercial clients.

    • Haris Meyer Hanif is very commercial, sensible and hungry to get a result.

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    • His turnaround speed and market knowledge have impressed me.

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    • Haris Meyer Hanif is one of the most user-friendly lawyers I have come across. He clearly understands what is going on in the region and his advice is always very commercial and practical.

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    • He has great stakeholder management and a strong understanding of legislations.

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