LAWYER PROFILE

Haris Meyer Hanif

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance

Saudi Arabia

2 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Saudi Arabia

2 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

United Arab Emirates

2 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Practice Areas

Haris focuses on complex restructuring and insolvency matters, acquisition and event-driven financings and private debt transactions across the Middle East and Africa.

He has acted on some of the most innovative restructurings and financings in the region, including court supervised processes, and is known for taking a commercial approach to executing transactions.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Haris Meyer Hanif recently relocated to A&O Shearman's Riyadh office, having previously practised from Dubai. He is a well-recognised finance lawyer who is known for his increasing focus on matters of restructuring.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates, expertise based abroad in Saudi Arabia

Individual Editorial

Haris Meyer Hanif, based in Riyadh, is a leading lawyer who frequently assists clients with the restructuring of debt obligations. He has a strong practice advising major regional banks as well as other high-profile commercial clients.

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Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

Foreign expert in United Arab Emirates

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Haris Meyer Hanif is very commercial, sensible and hungry to get a result.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
His turnaround speed and market knowledge have impressed me.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
Haris Meyer Hanif is one of the most user-friendly lawyers I have come across. He clearly understands what is going on in the region and his advice is always very commercial and practical.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
He has great stakeholder management and a strong understanding of legislations.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide