Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending)
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Christian Adams represents corporates, sponsors, and lenders on a broad range of complex matters across the financing spectrum. Drawing on his varied financing experience, Mr. Adams regularly advises clients on their most significant transactions across the Middle East and internationally. His work spans a multitude of industries, with a particular focus on the investment, hospitality, leisure and entertainment, energy, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. Mr. Adams’ practice includes: Leveraged and acquisition financings Real estate financings General conventional and Islamic lending Refinancings and complex restructurings Distressed debt matters Creative and commercially focused, Mr. Adams brings a proven track record of helping clients successfully navigate significant deals in the Middle East, including those involving bespoke deal structures. Mr. Adams previously served as Vice President at the global investment company Dubai Holding, where he was responsible for financing, restructuring, and strategic transactional matters involving members of the Dubai Holding group and Dubai Holding affiliates. Mr. Adams worked in the firm’s Dubai office from 2008 to 2017 and is a former member of the firm’s Associates and Pro Bono Committees.
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