Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates
What the team is known for
Eversheds Sutherland has a robust team with a considerable aptitude for project finance. Lawyers from its Dubai office can be seen acting for clients on the financings for major energy projects throughout the region. Its lawyers are also highly active in trade finance, where the firm maintains an impressive roster of investment banks as clients. Eversheds also demonstrates a notable prowess in Shari'a-compliant project finance facilities.
Strengths
"The Eversheds team has a vast ability to handle complex matters."
Work highlights
Eversheds Sutherland assisted Dukhan Bank with the provision of a commodities murabaha facility to Oryx Corniche Development.
Notable practitioners
Clint Dempsey is increasingly respected for his aptitude in both conventional and Islamic project finance. With expertise in acting for borrowers and lenders, he is also well versed in real estate and acquisition finance.