Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 2
Contact number
+971 4 4020 800Chambers Review
The Dubai office of Dentons maintains a respected capital markets practice with robust capabilities in the UAE and throughout the MENA region. The firm is especially notable for its debt work and is also regularly sought out for its oft-praised knowledge of various Shari'a-compliant instruments, most notably sukuk. Its lawyers act for a wide range of clients including issuers, underwriters and arrangers. Dentons additionally has a solid bond restructuring practice.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised the Islamic Development Bank on a USD1.7 billion sukuk issuance.
Notable Practitioners
Alex Roussos is a highly accomplished lawyer in the sukuk arena, where he often advises joint lead managers and issuers. He is also experienced representing major regional banks in conventional debt issuances. He is Dentons' Dubai managing partner and also co-heads its Middle East banking and finance practice.
"Alex is very responsive and always helpful."