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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide

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With our international network, as well as our alliance for hedge fund and asset management work with US law firm Seward & Kissel, we are able to provide asset managers with coordinated global legal advice.

No other firm can match our level of sector experience. And we actively share our knowledge, working closely with industry associations and others. For example, in collaboration with Bloomberg, we’ve delivered a survey of almost 2,000 global buy-side professionals, providing unique insights on the future of the industry.

Our immersion in the sector enables us to go beyond technical legal guidance, delivering rounded, actionable strategic advice. It’s also informed the development of innovations such as navigator, a Simmons sector–leading online subscription service that provides information on global cross-border distribution of funds, portfolio management, share disclosure obligations and tax to subscribers, LaunchPlus – our online service for startup hedge fund managers and Netting + Collateral Reviewer – our online subscription service that assists subscribers meet regulatory requirements for netting opinions.

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Investment Funds - Middle East-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons is a major name for investment funds globally. Its Dubai team is highly regarded for its capabilities in private equity and hedge funds, and frequently endorsed for its strength in Shari'a regulatory matters concerning fund formation and structuring. The firm is also highly active on venture capital fund mandates.

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Strengths

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  • The team at Simmons & Simmons is proactive, responsive and collaborative.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Coleman
    James Coleman

    James Coleman

    James Coleman has a comprehensive understanding of fund formation and fund-related regulatory issues. This is complemented by his frequent handling of buyouts and the establishment of joint ventures. He is based in Dubai.
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  • Muneer Khan
    Muneer Khan

    Muneer Khan

    Middle East regional head Muneer Khan is based in Dubai, where he is a leading authority on Shari'a regulatory matters relating to finance arrangements and investment funds. He is particularly noted by commentators for his longevity in the market and he acts for a number of the Middle East's best-known asset managers.

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