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Freshfields

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

Freshfields offers a compact practice with a strong reputation in the Dubai market. The firm has particular experience in acting on leveraged and acquisition finance matters, providing invaluable support to the firm's top-tier M&A group. In this regard, the finance team regularly acts for some of the Middle East's leading private equity houses. Its clientele also includes corporate borrowers from across the MENA region as well as leading international banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields acted for a consortium of lenders in relation to its USD3 billion financing for the construction of the Oman-UAE Railway Network project.

Strengths

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  • The Freshfields team is very responsive, diligent, thorough and detail-oriented.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields has a highly committed and cohesive team with deep knowledge of the field.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tumise Jegede
    Tumise Jegede

    Tumise Jegede

    Tumise Jegede boasts impressive involvement and expertise in the UAE banking and finance sector, garnering particular recognition for his work in acquisition finance and private credit transactions. He also has experience in advising clients on restructuring and capital solutions matters.

    • He is highly skilled, commercially astute and solutions-focused. He has excellent technical knowledge and demonstrates a calm, client-centric approach under pressure.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Tumise Jegede is very efficient, commercially minded and patient.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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