Harjaskaran Rai

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Harj Rai is esteemed for his involvement in Islamic finance mandates, especially those originating in Saudi Arabia. He is noted for his particular aptitude in Shari'a-compliant project finance, sukuk and restructurings, and often acts for sovereign wealth funds. He is based in London.

Harj Rai co-heads the Saudi Arabia practice at Latham & Watkins. He is noted for his deep experience in Islamic finance. He is particularly adept in murabaha, and has represented several impressive clients in the real estate and oil and gas sectors. He is now based in London, after a number of years handling Saudi matters from the UAE.