Investment Funds
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 3
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+971 4 425 6300About
Provided by Dechert LLP
Dechert lawyers have a strong history of working with clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Our practitioners pioneered the development of capital markets in the region and maintain an enviable position as market leaders. With the support of the extensive global resources of an international law firm, we advise local, regional and international clients on all matters of law and regulation, applying a creative, results-oriented approach to any type of project or transaction.
Working from Dubai and London, our team includes Middle Eastern, English and U.S.-qualified lawyers who conduct business in Arabic and English with equal dexterity.
An integral part of Dechert’s global funds practice, our Middle East team advises on all the legal, regulatory, compliance, registration and distribution aspects of setting up funds, investment structures and investment products in the MENA region. Our work is underpinned by an intimate knowledge of the region’s largest sponsors and investors.
Chambers Review
Dechert is home to a compact group of lawyers with extensive experience advising on Middle East investment funds. The team regularly counsels asset managers on the formation of Shari'a-compliant funds domiciled in either the Cayman Islands or the DIFC. It is active across a variety of asset classes, but is especially notable for its experience regarding real estate funds.
Notable Practitioners
Amanjit Fagura is based in Dubai and is noted for her specialism in Shari'a-compliant funds. She draws extensive praise from sources, acting for a client list that includes several major regional and international asset managers. In August 2024 she joined Dechert after leaving Morgan Lewis.
"Amanjit Fagura is my favourite lawyer to work with. She is smart, straight to the point and extremely helpful."
"Amanjit Fagura is very knowledgeable about Shari'a-compliant structures, solutions and the different counterparties needed to get the job done. She is a responsive lawyer who makes sure to get back to us on a very timely basis. She is hard-working and goes above and beyond the agreed scope in order to attend to our needs, make sure we are satisfied and get the job done."
"I highly recommend her and give her the highest rating possible."