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Capital Markets: Equity - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance maintains a pre-eminent practice in the UAE for both debt and equity capital markets. Its lawyers have deep experience in sukuk and sovereign bonds, demonstrating particular strength in Rule 144A offerings. The firm also has considerable experience assisting with securities regulatory issues and hybrid transactions, in addition to guiding a diverse array of clients through market-leading IPOs both locally and throughout the GCC.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance acted for the underwriters on the approximately USD326 million IPO of Dubai Taxi Company on the Dubai Financial Market.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart Ure
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Stuart Ure is accomplished at advising on conventional and Islamic debt capital markets. He often advises on sukuk, acting for high-profile regional issuers and government entities, and has notable expertise in Rule 144A issuances. He is also noted for his regular handling of Saudi-related matters, on which he works in close collaboration with Clifford Chance's top-rated team in Riyadh.

Stuart Ure demonstrates exceptional flexibility and expertise in his field. He's clear and transparent in his communication, excelling at developing clear action plans and problem-solving frameworks. 

Stuart Ure has excellent technical and Shari'a knowledge. He is my go-to legal counsel for sukuk; he is prompt and has a great ability to navigate through challenges.

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Omar Rashid
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Omar Rashid leads Clifford Chance's Middle East equity capital markets offering. He is well regarded and recognised in the market for his vast experience and activity acting on market-leading regional IPOs. He has further experience providing advice on the full gamut of equity issues, including block trades.

Omar Rashid is a very solid equity capital markets lawyer who provides quality work and execution.

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Capital Markets: Debt

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Stuart Ure
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Capital Markets: Equity

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Omar Rashid
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