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Capital Markets: Debt - Middle East-wide
Individual Editorial
Bilal Ahmad is based in Dubai and is an eminent sukuk lawyer. He is accomplished in acting for financial institutions, most regularly in their capacities as arrangers and dealers, on both domestic and international transactions. He is also experienced in conventional debt capital markets.
Capital Markets - Saudi Arabia
Individual Editorial
Bilal Ahmad of Allen & Overy has extensive experience handling debt capital markets and sukuk transactions for clients based in the Kingdom, as well as acting for underwriting banks. He is based in Dubai.
Capital Markets: Debt - United Arab Emirates
Individual Editorial
Bilal Ahmad is widely recognised as a market leader in sukuk, both within the UAE and in Saudi Arabia. He is equally skilled at acting for issuers and arrangers, and his clientele includes real estate companies as well as domestic and international financial institutions. He is particularly experienced in acting on debut sukuk issuances.
Islamic Finance - Middle East-wide
Individual Editorial
Bilal Ahmad is based in Dubai and is praised by sources as a leading lawyer in Islamic finance, with particular prominence in the field of sukuk. He is especially proficient in acting for arrangers and dealers on Shari'a-compliant issuances relating to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Capital Markets: Debt - United Arab Emirates
Individual Editorial
Bilal Ahmad is widely recognised as a market leader in sukuk, both within the UAE and in Saudi Arabia. He is equally skilled at acting for issuers and arrangers, and his clientele includes real estate companies as well as domestic and international financial institutions. He is particularly experienced in acting on debut sukuk issuances.
Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance - United Arab Emirates
Individual Editorial
Bilal Ahmad is highly regarded for his capabilities in sukuk, often acting on Tier 1 issuances containing dual Islamic and conventional structures. He is equally experienced in acting for issuers and underwriters. He is particularly adept at advising major regional financial institutions on debut issuances.