Ranking tables
Islamic Finance | Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific Region
Rankings overview for Departments
A&O Shearman 21 Years Ranked
Baker McKenzie 15 Years Ranked
Zaid Ibrahim & Co 15 Years Ranked- Adnan, Sundra & Low
- Albar & Partners
- Zul Rafique & Partners
Aloysius Tan A&O Shearman6 Years Ranked
Emmanuel Hadjidakis Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow14 Years Ranked
Lilian Liew Zaid Ibrahim & Co18 Years Ranked
Megat Hizaini Hassan Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill17 Years Ranked
Phillip Hall Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee14 Years Ranked- Mei Mei LohZul Rafique & Partners
- Mohammad Renaldi ZulkarnainAssegaf Hamzah & Partners
- Swee Loong ChungAlbar & Partners
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&O ShearmanIslamic Finance2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedA&O Shearman has a market-leading position for major Islamic financings, notably sukuk issuances. 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 Finance2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedBaker 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.1 Zaid Ibrahim & CoIslamic Finance2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedZaid Ibrahim & Co maintains a strong reputation as a go-to Malaysian law practice for its capability across a large spectrum of Islamic financings, including sukuk, corporate loans, refinancing and trusts work. The firm provides a full suite of regulatory, structuring and tax advice in relation to Islamic finance, with recent experience advising on sustainability-linked issuances.
Band 2
2 Clifford ChanceIslamic Finance2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedClifford 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 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 Finance2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedLinklaters 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, particularly in relation to the capital markets sphere. The team is especially active on Islamic financings in Malaysia and also has a tie-up with local firm Widyawan & Partners in Indonesia.
Band 3
3 Allen & Gledhill LLPIslamic Finance2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedLawyers 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 advising on derivatives law relating to Islamic finance. The team also advises banks on murabaha loans within the Singaporean market.
3 Haidermota & CoIslamic Finance2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedHaidermota & 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 Finance2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMohsin 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.
3 Rahmat Lim & PartnersIslamic Finance2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedRahmat Lim & Partners is a prominent Malaysian law firm fielding an experienced Islamic Finance team. The firm has a respected debt capital markets practice and is well placed to advise clients on sukuk issuances and Islamic MTN programmes. Its areas of Islamic Finance expertise also include loan facilities and project finance.