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Dentons

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons is a respected law firm offering significant banking expertise from its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. Particularly eminent in Islamic finance, the team often advises on Shari'a-compliant financings, sukuk and hybrid conventional/Islamic facilities. Its lawyers are regularly mandated on cross-border matters in territories including Oman, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The firm also assists domestic and international entities with project financing, refinancing and restructuring. Dentons also possesses expertise in trade and asset finance, with syndicated finance being a prominent feature of its workload. Its clients include financial institutions, corporations and multilaterals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised the syndicate of financiers on a USD235 million Shari'a-compliant syndicated ship financing for ABGC, an Al Seer Marine and BGN joint venture.

Strengths

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  • Dentons has the technical expertise and deep bench to provide assistance on more complex issues.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Dentons has an excellent and very knowledgeable team.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Jarvis
    Paul Jarvis

    Paul Jarvis

    Paul Jarvis is a highly distinguished banking lawyer who is best known for his considerable prowess in asset finance. With skills in both shipping and aviation finance, he also has strong expertise in Islamic as well as conventional financings. He is the firm's CEO for the UK, Ireland and Middle East, and is based in Abu Dhabi.
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  • Stephen Knight
    Stephen Knight

    Stephen Knight

    Stephen Knight is a prominent finance lawyer based in Abu Dhabi who is especially well versed in project and acquisition finance. He is also skilled in acting on behalf of lenders and sponsors on high-profile infrastructure projects.

    • Stephen Knight is highly knowledgeable in the field.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • There is nothing Stephen Knight doesn't know about finance in the UAE. He assists us with complex matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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