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What the Team is Known For

Dentons is a key name for ship finance in the UAE, advising a number of major financiers on sophisticated transactions. With its shipping expertise primarily based in Abu Dhabi, the firm's lawyers provide advice on both Islamic and conventional financing, and are well versed in a broad range of mandates, including lease financing and syndicated loans. Its clients include national and international financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons acted for Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on a syndicated Islamic ship financing provided to a joint venture between Al Seer Marine and BGN Energy.

Strengths

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Dentons is a very proactive and solution-oriented law firm.

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The Dentons team are always incredibly responsive and professional in handling our matters, and I would highly recommend them to prospective clients.

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They are always available as needed and keep on top of the fast-changing regulations in the banking space, handling all issues swiftly with a view to finding solutions acceptable for all parties.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Jarvis
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Eminent Practitioners

Abu Dhabi-based Paul Jarvis is a highly experienced lawyer, who is Dentons' CEO for the UK, Ireland and the Middle East. He advises an impressive client base, including many noteworthy banks, and he is well recognised for his long-standing expertise in shipping and asset finance.

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Nathaniel Armstrong
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Nathaniel Armstrong
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Nathaniel Armstrong is an accomplished member of the banking and finance team, who is best known for shipping finance. He is most notably experienced in representing both domestic and international banks in syndicated facility arrangements, many of which contain Shari'a-compliant elements. He is based in Abu Dhabi, where he is office managing partner.

Nathaniel Armstrong is exceptional – he is commercially minded and proactive.

Nathaniel responds quickly and efficiently. He is also very good at prioritising points raised by the various banks or counterparties, helping everyone to focus on the important ones.

He is an exceptionally dedicated, hard-working and knowledgeable lawyer. His down-to-earth approach and accessibility are well-known traits; his desire to find creative solutions is a standout.

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Paul Jarvis
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