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DLA Piper LLP

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is an esteemed international law firm noted for its strong regional offering. Its Dubai-based team advises both borrowers and lenders on a range of matters, including acquisition and project finance. The firm also has a dedicated restructuring and insolvency team, which is especially skilled in project-related restructurings. It also has expertise in financial regulation and derivatives, as well as trade and Islamic finance.

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Strengths

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  • DLA Piper is very commercial and pragmatic.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • DLA Piper is very efficient and quick in providing very extensive and informative responses.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul McViety
    Paul McViety

    Paul McViety

    Paul McViety heads the firm's Islamic finance practice from Dubai and is capable of advising on conventional and Shari'a-compliant transactions. He is an especially well-regarded lawyer for syndicated finance, project finance and sukuk.

    • Paul McViety's expertise and professionalism have always exceeded our expectations.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Paul is extremely responsive and it seems like the issues that need to be addressed just pop to his eyes. He notices everything. It is impressive.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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