Amir Ahmad

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Restructuring/Insolvency

United Arab Emirates

1 Years Ranked

Band 4

Banking & Finance

United Arab Emirates

1 Years Ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Amir Ahmad has over 26 years of experience advising on debt and finance related matters across the globe. His practice includes representing both lenders and borrowers in multi-sourced (Islamic) and ECA-supported financings in the public and private sector, leveraged finance, real estate development, project finance and general corporate financings.

Amir is one of the leading legal figures in the UAE market for special situations, restructuring, insolvency and event-driven opportunities and has been involved in the most notable restructurings in the market, advising creditors, companies, regulators and shareholders. He is one of a handful of lawyers in the Middle East who has studied and practised in both common law and civil law jurisdictions.

Amir is also highly regarded for his Islamic finance work, having advised on numerous award-winning deals. Clients consider him a trusted legal adviser who navigates them through complex legal matters. As Islamic financing techniques and products evolve, his know-how and experience mean he is best placed to assist with the most complex Shariah-compliant financings.

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Amir Ahmad is a Dubai-based partner whose restructuring and insolvency practice often involves the representation of distressed companies and their shareholders. He also acts for insolvency practitioners. His restructuring and bankruptcy work is complemented by his solid understanding of transactional finance issues.

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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Amir Ahmad leads the firm’s regional banking and finance practice and is recognised for his activity and experience acting on domestic and cross-border debt and financing transactions. He also boasts expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters, as well as corporate and project financing.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Amir is a top performer, a strategic thinker and innovative in his approach. In addition, he is a wonderful team player.