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Norton Rose Fulbright

Investment Funds

Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide

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Investment Funds - Middle East-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright has a respected Middle East investment funds team, principally comprising lawyers based in Dubai and Luxembourg. The group advises on a range of matters, including the structuring and launch of Shari'a-compliant and real estate funds, as well as funds targeting investment in digital and crypto assets. Further significant areas of activity include the establishment of funds focused on supporting sustainability and energy transition.
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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised First Abu Dhabi Bank on the launch of a third sub-fund under its onshore UAE umbrella fund.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright seeks to continually understand our business, its drivers, and advise on how our funds portfolio can grow.

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  • The team's deep expertise in fund structuring and regulatory compliance has been instrumental in helping us launch and manage our various investment vehicles.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright has a superior understanding of the regional funds landscape, which delivers strategic value.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Zubair Mir
    Zubair Mir

    Zubair Mir

    Zubair Mir is a senior and highly respected lawyer in the Dubai market. He maintains a broad-ranging practice which encompasses region-spanning M&A mandates as well as investment fund formation. His funds practice regularly sees him assist with matters relating to funds domiciled in the DIFC.

    • Zubair's understanding of fund structures, combined with his command of regional regulatory frameworks and investor expectations, allows him to navigate even the most complex transactions with ease.

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    • Zubair Mir brings unmatched clarity and a strategic mindset.

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  • Geoffroy Hermanns
    Geoffroy Hermanns

    Geoffroy Hermanns

    Geoffroy Hermanns assists with a broad range of infrastructure, real estate and technology-focused funds, and he is well accustomed to advising financial institutions on both conventional and Shari'a-compliant fund structures. He divides his time between Luxembourg and Dubai.

    • Geoffroy understands the intricacies of fund structuring, deal dynamics, and regulatory sensitivities. He consistently delivers advice that is legally sound and strategically aligned.

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    • No matter how complex or unconventional the ask, Geoffroy approaches every challenge with enthusiasm, precision and a solutions-driven mindset.

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