Islamic Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 2
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Chambers Review
White & Case is recommended for its expertise in structuring and negotiating highly sophisticated transactions and developing innovative Shari'a-compliant techniques. The team is particularly strong in sovereign sukuk issuances and project financing, with further experience in asset and real estate finance. Its lawyers represent a broad range of clients including both regional and national lenders, borrowers and sovereign entities. The firm has offices in Qatar and the UAE in addition to Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Work Highlights
- White & Case assisted Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company with the establishment of its sukuk issuance programme and various issuances thereunder.
Notable Practitioners
Debashis Dey is a highly proficient lawyer in Shari'a-compliant debt capital markets. His expertise in sukuk sees him regularly acting for the arrangers and managers on high-profile offerings, including sovereign issuances. He divides his time between Dubai and London, and his practice has a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Claire Matheson Kirton is a Dubai-based lawyer who has a considerable track record of advising well-known international and regional banks, and is especially skilled in regard to revolving facilities and Shari'a-compliant finance. She is also experienced in oil and gas project finance.