Capital Markets - United Arab Emirates
What the team is known for
The Dubai office of Simmons & Simmons fields a dedicated capital markets team with an emphasis on both conventional debt and sukuk. Its lawyers are adept at advising regional and international banks, and the team as a whole is best known for its cross-border work in the Middle East covering jurisdictions such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Strengths
"They provide very good service. The team is sharp, helpful and commercial in terms of their approach."
"Simmons & Simmons are responsive, personable, and professionally sound."
Work highlights
Simmons & Simmons advised Qatar Islamic Bank on an update to its USD5 billion trust certificate issuance programme.
Notable practitioners
Lee Irvine is a well-regarded lawyer who possesses a considerable reputation for conventional and Shari'a-compliant debt capital markets. Based in Dubai, he is highly experienced advising on matters in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. "Lee is very approachable, and always happy to support us and provide guidance."
