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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

White & Case is a respected name with well-established offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The firm has a strong regional reputation in both conventional and Sharia-compliant financing. It acts for a blue-chip roster of international clients, including major investment banks and high-profile borrowers. The firm maintains a formidable project finance practice capable of handling construction, oil and gas, and development finance matters. Its lawyers are well versed in all forms of corporate financing, including syndicated and asset finance. Further areas of expertise for the team include Islamic finance, derivatives and structured finance, while it is also widely respected for its capabilities in debt restructuring.

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Work Highlights

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White & Case represented Emirates NBD Capital in its AED2 billion secured margin-based revolving credit facility to the Emirates Investment Authority.

Strengths

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White & Case's excellent technical skills, seamless knowledge and expertise, great understanding and responsiveness set them apart from others.

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White & Case's excellent technical skills, seamless knowledge and expertise, great understanding and responsiveness set them apart from others.

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Notable Practitioners

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Claire Matheson Kirton

Band 2

Claire Matheson Kirton has a considerable track record when it comes to advising well-known international and regional banks, in addition to government entities, on high-value finance transactions. She is especially skilled in regard to revolving facilities and Sharia-compliant finance.

Claire Matheson Kirton has a wealth of knowledge, offering pragmatic and well-thought-out solutions to complex legal matters. She is very responsive and commercial.

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William Watson

Band 4

William Watson enters the rankings this year as a leading figure in White & Case's UAE banking and finance team. He is well regarded for his corporate finance expertise on both the lender and borrower sides, acting for reputable international clients on both conventional and Sharia-compliant transactions.

William Watson has incredible technical expertise. His versatility, maturity and business acumen, coupled with his legal knowledge, are of great help.

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Antoine Cousin

Foreign Expert

Antoine Cousin is based in Abu Dhabi and operates a broad project finance practice largely focused on Saudi Arabia. He is proficient in advising borrowers on the financing arrangements for energy projects and major infrastructure PPPs. He is further noted for his strength in Sharia-compliant facilities.

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Debashis Dey

Spotlight

Debashis Dey acts on a wide range of Sharia-compliant financings, including project and acquisition finance. He has particular expertise in handling Sukuk transactions.

Debashis Dey is very concise and gets straight to the point. He is also very proactive in pushing for the right solutions.

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