Ranking tables
Islamic Finance | Global
Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
A&O Shearman
Baker McKenzie- Adnan, Sundra & Low
- Albar & Partners
- Zaid Ibrahim & Co
- Zul Rafique & Partners
Band 3
Allen & Gledhill LLP- Haidermota & Co
Mohsin Tayebaly & Co- Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Spotlight
Aloysius Tan A&O Shearman
Emmanuel Hadjidakis Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow- Phillip Hall Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee
- Lilian LiewZaid Ibrahim & Co
- Megat Hizaini HassanLee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
- Mei Mei LohZul Rafique & Partners
- Mohammad Renaldi ZulkarnainAssegaf Hamzah & Partners
- Swee Loong ChungAlbar & Partners
Band 1
1 A&O ShearmanIslamic Finance2025 | Band 1 |A&O Shearman has a market-leading position for major Islamic financings, notably sukuk issuances. It is experienced in representing financial institutions, government bodies and heavyweight corporates. The team in Singapore is well placed to advise on legal matters across the region, with particular activity in Malaysia and Indonesia. The firm is also highly adept at assisting clients with the restructuring of existing sukuk.
1 Baker McKenzieIslamic Finance2025 | Band 1 |Baker McKenzie is renowned for advising high-profile Islamic and commercial banks throughout the region. The firm is well versed in the structuring and documentation of various Islamic banking and finance products. The team's expertise covers Shari'a-compliant loan facilities, sukuk, project finance and real estate deals. The lawyers are also well placed to advise clients on transactions based on the murabaha principle. Baker McKenzie stands out for its extensive cross-border capabilities delivered through its network of offices, with Islamic finance specialists operating out of Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
Band 2
2 Clifford ChanceIslamic Finance2025 | Band 2 |Clifford Chance's Singapore and Hong Kong-based lawyers, aided by a strong offering in the Middle East, advise on a diverse range of Shari'a-compliant legal matters, including sukuk, wakala and murabaha structures. The team is highly active in representing a variety of clients, including governments, energy companies and banks, in high-profile sukuk offerings in Malaysia and Indonesia, thanks to its extensive global network. Clifford Chance regularly advises on Shari'a-compliant project finance arrangements.
2 Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.Islamic Finance2025 | Band 2 |Linklaters has notable expertise in Islamic finance legal matters, especially in its Singapore office. The firm is able to assist clients with a range of Shari'a-compliant issues, including sukuk, wakala and murabaha matters, particularly in relation to the capital markets sphere. The team is especially active in Islamic financings in Malaysia and also has a tie-up with local firm Widyawan & Partners in Indonesia.
Band 3
3 Allen & Gledhill LLPIslamic Finance2025 | Band 3 |Lawyers in Allen & Gledhill's Singapore office have extensive experience in handling Islamic banking and capital markets structures. The firm is proficient in assisting issuers with setting up sukuk programmes, as well as in advising on derivatives law relating to Islamic finance. The team also advises banks on murabaha loans within the Singapore market.
3 Haidermota & CoIslamic Finance2025 | Band 3 |Haidermota & Co is a leading law firm in Pakistan and has extensive expertise in Islamic finance structurings – both DCM and banking facilities. The firm is well placed to advise on musharaka financings, including in relation to projects. The team is also regularly engaged by lenders and issuers on sukuk issuances in Pakistan, and has offices in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
3 Mohsin Tayebaly & CoIslamic Finance2025 | Band 3 |Mohsin Tayebaly & Co is a prominent law firm in Pakistan with strong expertise in Shari'a-compliant banking. The firm's highly regarded banking and finance team has significant experience in handling all areas of Islamic financing, from sukuk to musharaka structures.