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James Stull

James Stull

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

James Stull is a partner in the firm's Private Funds, Technology and Capital Markets practices. James primarily focuses on advising sponsors of investments funds and on various other private and public capital raising transactions. James regularly represents Middle East and international sponsors to establish vehicles to invest in various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, energy and infrastructure, credit, and other alternative assets.

James advises clients on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring, establishing and liquidating various investment structures, with substantial experience in emerging markets. He regularly assists clients seeking to raise money or deploy capital in the U.S., the various Gulf Cooperation Council jurisdictions and the wider Middle East-North Africa region.

Mr. Stull has extensive experience counselling sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors on their investments in private funds. He also regularly represents issuers, investors and financial institutions in capital-raising transactions, strategic investments, follow-on and secondary offerings and recapitalizations. He also has experience in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate and securities matters.

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Investment Funds - Middle East-wide

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
James Stull is a widely known funds specialist who is well versed in assisting with the formation of REITs and private equity funds. Operating from the Dubai office, he is experienced in both Shari'a-compliant and conventional fund establishments. He regularly assists with matters relating to Saudi Arabia.

Venture Capital & Emerging Companies - United Arab Emirates

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Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Stull is a go-to adviser for venture capital investments and fundraising rounds occurring in the Saudi market. He acts for an impressive client base that includes a number of venture capital firms, funds and institutional investors.

Corporate/Commercial - Saudi Arabia

Expertise Based Abroad
Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates

Individual Editorial
Dubai-based James Stull is well regarded for his knowledge of investment fund and REIT matters, and regularly assists with Saudi mandates.

Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Saudi Arabia

Individual Editorial
James Stull is a Dubai-based lawyer who is highly regarded for his expertise in relation to Saudi Arabia. He is particularly well versed in investment funds, private equity and venture capital issues and is increasingly active in the technology space.

Strengths

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  • James has been a consistently strong legal adviser, particularly on matters involving fund structuring and regulatory strategy across the GCC region.

    Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
  • He's the best in the business when it comes to Shari'a-compliant structuring for global fund managers. James is a master in this space and is uniquely positioned to translate the nuances of structuring.

    Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
  • James is a wonderful guy. He provides very good feedback and recommendations.

    Venture Capital & Emerging CompaniesChambers Global Guide
  • James Stull is always willing to help out and is able to think outside the box.

    Venture Capital & Emerging CompaniesChambers Global Guide
  • James Stull always adds practical and commercial points around complex legal issues, which is what the business needs.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide

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