LAWYER PROFILE

Rizwan H Kanji

Global 2026

Akin

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets: Debt

United Arab Emirates

18 years ranked

Islamic Finance

Middle East-wide

10 years ranked

Capital Markets: Debt

Middle East-wide

14 years ranked

Capital Markets: Debt

United Arab Emirates

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Rizwan Kanji’s practice focuses on debt capital markets, finance and securitizations using both conventional and Islamic finance structures.

He advises investment banks, financial institutions, multilateral development banks, sovereign states, insurance companies and multinational regional corporations on high-profile transactions across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.

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Career

Qualified in England and Wales

Professional Memberships

Law Society of England & Wales; Dubai Legal Affairs Department

Publications

Co- Author of Practitioners book: Islamic Capital Markets – Principles & Practices, Published 2015 by International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance and Securities Commission Malaysia

Personal

L.P.C., The College of Law, London; LL.M., University of Southampton; LL.B., University of Leicester

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Debt - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Rizwan Kanji is a highly skilled lawyer who is active on conventional and Shari'a-compliant debt work. He is especially well respected for his sukuk practice, which sees him advise several major regional financial institutions. He is frequently active on debt capital markets transactions originating in Turkey.

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Islamic Finance - Middle East-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rizwan Kanji is a Dubai-based debt capital markets lawyer who regularly advises on high-value sukuk issuances and the related Shari'a compliance issues. He is also able to provide guidance on a variety of broader Islamic finance matters, including the granting of murabaha facilities.

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Capital Markets: Debt - Middle East-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Based in Dubai, Rizwan Kanji is a widely respected sukuk lawyer with deep expertise spanning the entire region. He regularly acts for Islamic banks and sovereign wealth funds and is well versed in Shari'a-compliant finance.

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Capital Markets: Debt - United Arab Emirates

Foreign expert in Turkey

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rizwan Kanji's personal engagement is very strong and he adds a very high degree of value to the client.
Capital Markets: DebtChambers Global Guide
Rizwan Kanji combines deep technical expertise with sharp strategic judgement and a highly responsive approach.
Islamic FinanceChambers Global Guide
Rizwan Kanji is certainly one of my top choices for every bond and sukuk transaction that I lead. I trust him and his technical abilities.
Capital Markets: DebtChambers Global Guide

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