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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Capital Markets - Middle East-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has an acclaimed regional capital markets practice which is regularly instructed on sovereign issuances and other high-profile transactions. The firm offers a depth of experience in both debt and equity, with a large team on the ground in the UAE. Its impressive Middle East credentials are further illustrated by its market-leading Saudi Arabian capital markets team, centred in Riyadh. The regional capital markets group is well known for its structured finance work, complemented by a dedicated financial products team specialising in derivatives and structured products.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Bank of Fujairah on the issuance of its of privately placed, equity-convertible bonds, qualified as Additional Tier One capital.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance is a valuable partner in navigating complex legal issues in capital markets. The team's knowledge and experience reduce execution time and decrease regulatory complications.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart Ure
    Stuart Ure

    Stuart Ure

    Dubai-based Stuart Ure is a highly acclaimed DCM lawyer with a wealth of experience across the Middle East, but most notably concerning the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Equally proficient in conventional and Islamic transactions, he is a veteran in Tier 1 issuances, sukuk and high-yield products.
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  • Omar Rashid
    Omar Rashid

    Omar Rashid

    With a longstanding reputation in the Saudi Arabian legal market, Omar Rashid leads Clifford Chance's Middle Eastern equity capital markets division. He combines his expertise in ECM matters with extensive experience in M&A transactions.

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