Investment Funds
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 2
Contact number
+971 4 4267100Chambers Review
A&O Shearman houses a highly respected team of investment fund lawyers who regularly advise high-end regional and international clients on a range of investment products. It is recognised by a number of sources for its impressive sovereign wealth fund expertise, and possesses extensive capabilities in open as well as closed-ended funds, Shari'a-compliant structures and private equity investments. The team is well regarded for fund formation and has equally impressive experience relating to asset management insolvencies. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team demonstrates deep expertise across all aspects of fund launches, documentation and knowledge of market trends."
"The lawyers are very commercial in their approach."
"They are very responsive and demonstrate proactiveness as well as quick turnaround times."
"Their understanding of both the local requirements and international standards is impressive."
"The team are extremely knowledgeable on various industries and mechanisms."
"The team demonstrates deep expertise across all aspects of fund launches, documentation and knowledge of market trends."
"The lawyers are very commercial in their approach."
"They are very responsive and demonstrate proactiveness as well as quick turnaround times."
"Their understanding of both the local requirements and international standards is impressive."
"The team are extremely knowledgeable on various industries and mechanisms."
Notable Practitioners
Based in Dubai, Kamar Jaffer has an increasing profile in the market, being noted among peers for her deep specialism in fund structuring. She also has significant experience concerning Shari'a-compliant investment fund matters. She acts for a variety of investment managers, institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.
"Kamar Jaffer is my go-to trusted adviser on a lot of things. She is very responsive; it is clear she cares about client service and will go to great lengths to ensure we get what we need."
"Kamar Jaffer makes most tasks feel very easy and is very commercial in her approach. She is also extremely responsive and strong at working out solutions."
"Kamar Jaffer is always available on short notice, very knowledgeable about the industries we operate in and a pleasure to deal with."
"Kamar Jaffer is a highly talented leader and a solution provider. She is strategically and commercial savvy."
"Kamar Jaffer is a very strong lead partner with extensive knowledge of fund structuring. She has demonstrated a unique ability to identify key risks and proactively provide solutions. Kamar is always fully aware of the details of various funds and is always able to provide prompt advice and turnaround of key documents."