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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets: Equity

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Capital Markets: Equity - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance acted as underwriters' counsel on the IPO of Lulu Retail Holdings on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Clifford Chance are very competent and have a hands-on approach.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • The Clifford Chance team is proactive, consistent and objective.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart Ure
    Stuart Ure

    Stuart Ure

    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 is the most reliable and objective lawyer I have worked with.

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  • Omar Rashid
    Omar Rashid

    Omar Rashid

    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.

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