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Clifford Chance LLP

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has an impressive team with robust offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that continue to lead the market in providing professional legal services in banking and finance. The firm advises on a broad spectrum of finance matters and possesses complementary expertise in capital markets and corporate/M&A. The team is also noted for its dedicated Islamic finance practice and extensive experience in aviation finance, where it often works in conjunction with the firm's highly rated asset finance practice in London. Clifford Chance also has a dedicated regulatory team, which has become increasingly active in growing areas such as fintech.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance consistently demonstrates exceptional capabilities in handling high-stakes, complex matters.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Compared to other firms, Clifford Chance has a good grasp of the commercial aspects of deals and can reflect complex concepts in documentation.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Graham Brewer
    Band 1Graham Brewer

    Graham Brewer

    Graham Brewer is a talented lawyer who has acted on bilateral facilities provided to market-leading domestic clients. He frequently represents syndicates of leading international lenders and is also experienced in debt restructuring and acquisition finance.
    • Graham is excellent.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Nicola Reader
    Band 3Nicola Reader

    Nicola Reader

    Abu Dhabi-based Nicola Reader is a well-regarded lawyer who has worked with a diverse range of clients in the UAE and across the Middle East on both conventional and Islamic finance products. She is also held in particularly high esteem for her restructuring work.
    • Nicola Reader is very highly regarded by everyone. She is solutions-oriented and efficient in turning around documents.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingAngad Chaturvedi
    Up and ComingAngad Chaturvedi

    Angad Chaturvedi

    Counsel Angad Chaturvedi is well recognised for his global financial markets practice. He has particular experience in handling syndicated and term loan facilities for international banks.

Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (3)

United Arab Emirates

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