Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 2
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+971 50 465 4755Chambers Review
The Dubai office of Addleshaw Goddard acts for a host of international financial institutions and regional corporate clients on both lender and borrower-side mandates. The firm offers an expanding finance practice and is noted for its complementary expertise in restructuring and insolvency mandates. The firm also benefits from expertise in Islamic finance, with lawyers advising on matters throughout the region.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised KCH Healthcare on the AED300 million financing provided by Emirates Development Bank and Commercial Bank of Dubai for the expansion of King's College Hospital Dubai.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are always quick to respond and manage our expectations well in terms of delivery timings. The service levels are consistently excellent."
"They are very responsive, very knowledgeable, know the market and are good at finalising the documentation."
"They are always quick to respond and manage our expectations well in terms of delivery timings. The service levels are consistently excellent."
"They are very responsive, very knowledgeable, know the market and are good at finalising the documentation."
Notable Practitioners
Robin Hickman has accrued a significant reputation for his high-quality advice to major international and regional banking clients. Highly rated for his debt restructuring practice, he also regularly acts for financial institutions on general bank lending.
"Robin Hickman is an exceptional lawyer with superbly developed commercial and legal skills who is a genuine pleasure to work with."
"He is very knowledgeable about the market. He knows what will work commercially - his experience is his strength."
Sandeep Puri is seasoned in a broad range of finance matters, including project and real estate finance. He is equally capable in conventional and Shari'a-compliant finance and well versed in acting for big-name financial institutions. He recently joined Addleshaw Goddard after leaving Baker McKenzie.
"Sandeep Puri offers excellent commercial and technical skills and is highly responsive."
Philip Chalmers advises an enviable range of regional and international clients on development, acquisition and project financing mandates. He also has commendable experience assisting with restructuring and insolvency files.
"Philip Chalmers is very responsive and proactive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
United Arab Emirates