Islamic Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 2
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Provided by Linklaters
Linklaters is a leading global law firm with a strong Islamic finance practice. We offer innovative, market-leading advice to corporates, financial institutions, export credit agencies, investment banks and governments on Shari’a-compliant banking facilities, sukuk, derivatives, structured products and project financing. A key strength of our Islamic finance practice is its geographical reach and our ability to offer teams which combine technical expertise in conventional finance transactions with an in-depth understanding of the principles of Islamic finance. In Asia, we have on-the-ground experience in structuring Shari’a-compliant financings in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
Chambers Review
Linklaters has notable expertise in Islamic finance legal matters, especially in its Singapore office. The firm is able to assist clients with a range of Shari'a-compliant issues, including sukuk, wakala and murabaha, particularly in relation to the capital markets sphere. The team is especially active on Islamic financings in Malaysia, and also has a tie-up with local firm Widyawan & Partners in Indonesia.
Notable Practitioners
Phillip Hall is a counsel in Linklaters' Singapore office who often acts for issuers and trustees on sukuk deals, especially in Malaysia.
"He is a joy to work with as he is deft at navigating the complex legal ocean of global sukuk issuances."