Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 2
Contact number
+971 4 369 5800Chambers Review
Linklaters offers clients a highly experienced Middle East capital markets team with all-round expertise in both debt and equity. The firm's ability ranges from structured finance through to sukuk and Shari'a-compliant derivatives. The team wins further recognition for its excellent work in regulatory matters as well as high-profile transactions, and it continues to act on equity and equity-linked deals. The Middle East practice is predominantly centred in Dubai but active on transactions across the region. Clients include numerous banks and financial institutions as well as high-profile issuers from a range of sectors.
Strengths
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"The partners stand out for their professionalism, attentiveness and prompt responsiveness."
"The partners stand out for their professionalism, attentiveness and prompt responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Fried is a prolific debt practitioner with considerable experience throughout the Middle East. Especially accomplished in Tier 1 issuances, he is well versed in acting for multinational companies and government entities. He is also proficient in sukuk and hybrid capital matters. He is based in Dubai and is Linklaters' Middle East managing partner.
"Jonathan and his team are very strong lawyers."
Scott Campbell is a leading lawyer for corporate/M&A and equity capital markets, with a strong track record in a variety of high-profile regional transactions. He is based in Dubai.
Jason Manketo is a New York-admitted lawyer based in London. His practice has a noted emphasis on the Middle East, with recent work including lead roles on high-value listings on both the Muscat and Abu Dhabi exchanges.
"He is an expert in equity capital markets who has advised on ground-breaking IPOs. He's an absolutely fantastic lawyer."
"Jason is extremely professional and heads a very competent team."