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Dechert LLP

Investment Funds

Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide

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About

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Dechert lawyers have a strong history of working with clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Our practitioners pioneered the development of capital markets in the region and maintain an enviable position as market leaders. With the support of the extensive global resources of an international law firm, we advise local, regional and international clients on all matters of law and regulation, applying a creative, results-oriented approach to any type of project or transaction.

Working from Dubai and London, our team includes Middle Eastern, English and U.S.-qualified lawyers who conduct business in Arabic and English with equal dexterity.

An integral part of Dechert’s global funds practice, our Middle East team advises on all the legal, regulatory, compliance, registration and distribution aspects of setting up funds, investment structures and investment products in the MENA region. Our work is underpinned by an intimate knowledge of the region’s largest sponsors and investors.

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Investment Funds - Middle East-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dechert's Dubai office is home to a compact group of lawyers with extensive experience advising on the formation of Shari'a-compliant funds. The firm's Middle Eastern client base is also ably served by lawyers based in London.

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Strengths

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  • Dechert always seems to find a way to communicate very complex issues in a very simple and palatable way.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate Dechert's balance of legal requirements with commercial perspective and timeliness of deliverables.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Phillip Sacks
    Phillip Sacks

    Phillip Sacks

    Phillip Sacks is based in Dubai and is well versed in advising real estate and sovereign wealth funds as well as financial institutions based throughout the Middle East. He is highly praised for his consummate skill in fund formation. He recently joined Dechert after leaving White & Case in March 2026.

    • Phillip Sacks is one of the most experienced and commercial funds lawyers in the region.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Phillip brings a strong commercial perspective. His extensive knowledge of the region and regulatory landscape plays a critical role.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Amanjit Fagura
    Amanjit Fagura

    Amanjit Fagura

    Amanjit Fagura is based in Dubai and is noted for her specialism in Shari'a-compliant funds. She draws extensive praise from sources, acting for a client list that includes several major regional and international asset managers.

    • Amanjit Fagura is a subject matter expert when it comes to Shari'a-compliant fund structures.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Amanjit is super responsive, extremely commercial and has an impressive ability to identify the key issues very quickly.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
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