Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
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+971 4 369 5800Chambers Review
The Dubai office of Linklaters features an esteemed bench of lawyers who advise leading investment banks on the full spectrum of finance matters. The department is notable for its experience of development and structured finance and also widely recognised for its advice on syndicated loans and debt restructuring. The team's other areas of expertise include acquisition finance, real estate finance and banking regulatory matters. Linklaters is equally well known for its Islamic finance expertise, with several major transactions featuring a Shari'a-compliant tranche. The firm is a popular choice as lenders' counsel, while also very experienced acting for borrowers.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters assisted Blue Apple Property Management with the AED487.5 million refinancing arrangements relating to construction and development of Reem Hospital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters has an excellent banking practice, one of the best in the region."
"Linklaters are very competent. They are able to deliver sound legal advice and they are pragmatic."
"Linklaters has an excellent banking practice, one of the best in the region."
"Linklaters are very competent. They are able to deliver sound legal advice and they are pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Kieron Zaman leads Linklaters' regional banking practice from Dubai and is accomplished in advising lenders and financiers on conventional and Islamic financings. He is also esteemed for his work on behalf of major regional clients in connection with restructuring matters.
"He's an extremely talented lawyer."
Reem Al Sayegh offers expertise in handling a wide range of regulatory banking and transactional matters, acting for both borrowers and lenders. She also advises major banks and financial institutions on the full range of conventional and Islamic financings. She is well versed in syndicated and sustainability-linked lending.
"Reem Al Sayegh is a pleasure to work with and delivers top-quality work."
"She provides very good solutions and we always go back to Reem for her expertise."