Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 1
Contact number
+971 4 503 2600Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has an acclaimed regional capital markets practice which is regularly instructed on sovereign issuances and other high-profile transactions. The firm offers a depth of experience in both debt and equity, with a large team on the ground in the UAE. In 2023, Clifford Chance also became one of the first international law firms to be issued a legal practice licence in Saudi Arabia, further illustrating the firm's impressive Middle East credentials. The regional capital markets group is well known for its structured finance work, complemented by a dedicated financial products team specialising in derivatives and structured products.
Notable Practitioners
Dubai-based Stuart Ure is a highly acclaimed DCM lawyer with a wealth of experience across the Middle East, but most notably concerning the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Equally proficient in conventional and Islamic transactions, he is a veteran in Tier 1 issuances, sukuk and high-yield products.
"Stuart is a very respected DCM partner."