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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.
Strengths
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"Norton Rose has a vast pool of talent and experience to handle our requirements and matters."
"Client service is second nature to the Norton Rose team; we know we can always count on them."
"Norton Rose are very knowledgeable in the Middle East region and they have immediate solutions to difficult topics."
"Norton Rose has a vast pool of talent and experience to handle our requirements and matters."
"Client service is second nature to the Norton Rose team; we know we can always count on them."
"Norton Rose are very knowledgeable in the Middle East region and they have immediate solutions to difficult topics."
Notable Practitioners
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, Luxembourg and Delaware.
"I would highly recommend Zubair Mir. He is very pragmatic, very knowledgeable and offers great availability. From my perspective, he is the best lawyer in the UAE for funds matters."
"Zubair Mir's pragmatism is second to none - he always goes the extra mile."
"Zubair is an exceptional lawyer. He is very practical, hugely experienced and no-nonsense in his approach. He has a great legal mind and a strong ability to make the complex simple. Our interactions have always been positive and insightful."
"Zubair Mir is a top-notch lawyer. His depth of experience and expertise is unrivalled and makes him a standout practitioner."
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 is based in Luxembourg, where he was promoted to partner in January 2023.
"Geoffroy Hermanns' in-depth insight into the structuring and position of stakeholders allows us to come up with solutions to material challenges."
"Geoffroy always provides excellent results."
"Geoffroy Hermanns is extremely knowledgeable, precise and solution-oriented. His knowledge of the funds industry from a business perspective is equally impressive. He has the ability to detect potential issues and has a sophisticated view in relation to the application of the law."
"Geoffroy's turnaround time is beyond amazing."