Investment Funds

Ayman Khaleq splits his time between Los Angeles and Dubai, and is highly rated for his expertise in Middle East investment funds. He provides clients with high-level advice on both private and public funds, including in regard to Shari'a-compliant as well as conventional structures. He has a deep understanding of structuring and documentation issues, often working with international asset managers on cross-border engagements throughout the region.

"Ayman Khaleq is very knowledgeable in cross-border fund structures and their application in both conventional and Islamic transactions."

"Ayman Khaleq is approachable and very helpful when it comes to explaining foreign concepts to non-legal professionals. He is excellent at explaining and assisting in planning next steps."

"He is responsive, hard-working and knowledgeable."

"Ayman Khaleq is well respected in the region."

Bill Nash is a lawyer who has deep roots in the Middle East, having advised clients on fund formation and investment mandates for well over a decade. He is based in the Abu Dhabi office, where he is managing partner, and has notable experience advising on the formation of ADGM-domiciled credit funds as well as providing wide-ranging advice to sovereign wealth funds.

"He has been in the region for a long time and is well known in the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund market."

"Bill Nash has a great reputation."

Carolyn Abram is an up-and-coming lawyer who was recently promoted to partner. Based in Dubai, she is well versed in acting for fund sponsors in the venture capital and private equity spaces, with additional experience concerning REITs and sovereign wealth funds.

"Carolyn has an absolute depth of knowledge in funds. She has extensive experience of private equity funds and is also readily available and a pleasure to deal with. She is commercial and understands our needs when it comes to negotiating with stakeholders."

"Carolyn Abram is the sort of partner you can always pick up the phone and call."