Kamar Jaffer
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Investment Funds
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About
Provided by Kamar Jaffer
Practice Areas
Kamar advises sponsors, managers, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and institutional investors on structuring and establishing investment funds (including Shari’a compliant funds), co-investments, segregated managed accounts, bespoke investment structures, joint ventures and cross-border M&A. Kamar’s experience spans a broad range of sectors including private equity, debt, technology, infrastructure, real estate, venture capital, hospitality and healthcare sectors.
Prior to joining the Firm, Kamar was Head of Legal for the Middle East and North Africa (including Turkey) for PineBridge Investments Middle East, a global multi-asset class manager, providing cross-jurisdictional legal advice across private equity, real estate and distribution of funds and global financial products. Kamar’s experience in-house has provided her with a unique and first hand perspective on the structuring, establishment, regulatory aspects, marketing and closing of investment funds (including negotiations with key investors) and co-investment arrangements.
She has previously worked for a global law firm in London.
Kamar was recognised by Chambers as “Up and Coming” in Middle East Investment Funds in 2021 and 2022 and by Legal 500 as a “Rising Star” in Investment Fund Formation and Management in the United Arab Emirates 2022.
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Based in Dubai, Kamar Jaffer has an increasing profile in the market, being noted among peers for her deep specialism in fund structuring. She also has significant experience concerning Shari'a-compliant investment fund matters. She acts for a variety of investment managers, institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kamar Jaffer is my go-to trusted adviser on a lot of things. She is very responsive; it is clear she cares about client service and will go to great lengths to ensure we get what we need."
"Kamar Jaffer makes most tasks feel very easy and is very commercial in her approach. She is also extremely responsive and strong at working out solutions."
"Kamar Jaffer is always available on short notice, very knowledgeable about the industries we operate in and a pleasure to deal with."
"Kamar Jaffer is a highly talented leader and a solution provider. She is strategically and commercial savvy."
"Kamar Jaffer is a very strong lead partner with extensive knowledge of fund structuring. She has demonstrated a unique ability to identify key risks and proactively provide solutions. Kamar is always fully aware of the details of various funds and is always able to provide prompt advice and turnaround of key documents."
"Kamar Jaffer is my go-to trusted adviser on a lot of things. She is very responsive; it is clear she cares about client service and will go to great lengths to ensure we get what we need."
"Kamar Jaffer makes most tasks feel very easy and is very commercial in her approach. She is also extremely responsive and strong at working out solutions."
"Kamar Jaffer is always available on short notice, very knowledgeable about the industries we operate in and a pleasure to deal with."
"Kamar Jaffer is a highly talented leader and a solution provider. She is strategically and commercial savvy."
"Kamar Jaffer is a very strong lead partner with extensive knowledge of fund structuring. She has demonstrated a unique ability to identify key risks and proactively provide solutions. Kamar is always fully aware of the details of various funds and is always able to provide prompt advice and turnaround of key documents."
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