Capital Markets - Middle East-wide
What the team is known for
Simmons & Simmons has a flourishing Middle East practice which is regularly active on matters relating to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar and the UAE. Its lawyers offer advice on the full range of debt capital markets instruments, with a focus on sukuk issuances. The firm's clients include prominent financial institutions and corporate entities across the region.
Strengths
"They are reliable, responsive and consistently strong."
Notable practitioners
Lee Irvine is best known for his accomplished debt practice which spans across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He is equally capable of handling both conventional and Shari'a-compliant issuances and regularly represents financial institutions. He is based in Dubai.
