Investment Funds - Middle East-wide
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 mandates.
Strengths
"Simmons & Simmons are responsive, knowledgeable and professional."
"Simmons & Simmons is one of the premier law firms in the fund structuring space. Its lawyers are technically sound and very responsive on an array of internationally complex matters."
Notable practitioners
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.
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 also handles Shari'a-compliant fund formation mandates. He is particularly noted by commentators for his longevity in the market and acts for a number of the Middle East's best-known asset managers. "Muneer Khan is an expert in Middle Eastern matters."
