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Dentons has a dynamic regional banking team with a market-leading Islamic finance practice. The firm fields a number of offices throughout the Middle East and has particularly notable banking capabilities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. Its lawyers offer a broad coverage of Islamic finance, with specialist advisers focused on asset financing, Islamic banking regulatory issues and sukuk issuances. The team also excels in Islamic syndicated finance, project finance and debt capital markets. Clients include major international banks and regional Islamic financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Dentons acted for Arada Developments on the tap issuance of USD100 million sukuk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Dentons team offers outstanding legal support on all facets."
"The Dentons team offers outstanding legal support on all facets."
Notable Practitioners
Qasim Aslam is based in Dubai and leads Dentons' Islamic finance practice in the Middle East. He has emerged as a go-to figure for Shari'a-compliant financings. With particular expertise in the structuring and restructuring of Islamic and hybrid facilities, he frequently acts for high-profile regional and international banks.
"Qasim Aslam balances assertiveness, sophistication and technical knowledge with ease."
Alex Roussos is a debt capital markets lawyer who commands a significant reputation for sukuk. Based in Dubai, his clients include major regional financial institutions, development banks and clients in the power sector. He is also experienced in hybrid capital markets and structured finance.