Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 3
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Chambers Review
White & Case is a respected name with well-established offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The firm has a strong regional reputation for both conventional and Shari'a-compliant financing. It acts for a blue-chip roster of international clients, including major investment banks and high-profile borrowers. The firm maintains a formidable project finance practice capable of handling construction, oil and gas, and development finance matters. Its lawyers are well versed in all forms of corporate financing, including syndicated and asset finance. The team's further areas of expertise include Islamic finance, derivatives and structured finance, while it is also widely respected for its capabilities in debt restructuring.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Dubai Electricity & Water Authority on an AED10 billion pre-IPO financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All members of the White & Case team are highly knowledgeable and they are always quick to respond and provide consistently high levels of service."
"They are amazing at managing requests and the team understands very well our business needs."
"All members of the White & Case team are highly knowledgeable and they are always quick to respond and provide consistently high levels of service."
"They are amazing at managing requests and the team understands very well our business needs."
Notable Practitioners
Claire Matheson Kirton has a considerable track record when it comes to advising well-known international and regional banks, in addition to government entities, on high-value finance transactions. She is especially skilled in regard to revolving facilities and Shari'a-compliant finance.
"Claire Matheson Kirton is superb. She is extremely commercial and very focused on deal execution."
"She is highly knowledgeable across all financing matters and is very attentive to her clients."
"She is a super-commercial lawyer who is just a joy to work with."
"Claire is superb at supporting her clients through complex issues."
Antoine Cousin is based in Abu Dhabi and operates a broad project finance practice largely focused upon Saudi Arabia. He is proficient at advising borrowers on the financing arrangements for energy projects and major infrastructure PPPs. He is further noted for his strength in Shari'a-compliant facilities.
Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP
United Arab Emirates