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Umera Ali

Umera Ali

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Saudi Arabia

1 year ranked

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Banking and Finance Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate, Energy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Financial Institutions, Infrastructure, Transportation, Freight and Logistics

Career

Umera Ali is a partner leading the Banking & Finance practice in Saudi Arabia. She specializes in banking and finance matters with a particular focus on Islamic finance and project finance. Umera brings a wealth of knowledge in handling multi-sourced financings, including those supported by export credit agencies. Her advisory skills extend to debt capital market deals, structured finance transactions and she is well-versed in financial restructuring. Recognized for her proficiency, Umera holds rankings in both Chambers and Legal 500. With more than 15 years of experience in Saudi law, she has been a pivotal advisor in the region.

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Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

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

Individual Editorial

Umera Ali regularly advises some of the largest lenders in Saudi Arabia. She has extensive experience concerning refinancing and murabaha transactions, and is also well versed in restructuring. She recently joined the Dubai office of Simmons & Simmons after leaving Dentons.

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