Ian Siddell
Baker & McKenzie LimitedBaker & McKenzie Limited is noted for proficiency across the full spectrum of finance-related matters, including real estate and construction financing for major local and international clients in various jurisdictions. Practice head Ian Siddell holds extensive experience in Islamic finance-related matters and major and complex project financing mandates. He is ably assisted by the finance expertise of Fatima Alhasan, whose experience extends to both Islamic and financial banking, along with financial restructuring matters. Delwar Hossain specialises in Islamic finance, and is particularly active in project finance matters requiring expertise in Saudi Arabian law. In addition, Soheir Elbanna and Victoria Long are both highly active members of the team.
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Testimonials
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‘The Islamic finance team works efficiently together and is under good leadership.’
‘The team is known for their banking and finance practice in the region.’
‘As a Bahraini national, Partner Fatima Alhassan is uniquely positioned to deal with the specificities and nuances of the local laws and local culture when advising on international transactions.’
Key clients
- The Oil and Gas Holding Company B.S.C. (c) (nogaholding)
- Bahrain National Gas Company (B.S.C.)
- ABC Islamic Bank (E.C.)
- Gulf International Bank B.S.C
- Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation
- Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba)
- Bahrain Islamic Bank B.S.C
- Arab Bank plc
- Ahli United Bank B.S.C
- The Saudi National Commercial Bank (Bahrain)
Work highlights
- Advised Gulf International Bank B.S.C on a fully underwritten $240m syndicated loan facility made available to Noon AD Holdings Ltd and Noon Investment Company CJSC for the acquisition of all the issued share capital of Namshi Holdings Limited from Emaar.
- Advised Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill (GARMCO), a Bahrain-based aluminum facility, on its debt restructuring to creditors under the reorganisation plan approved by Kingdom of Bahrain Courts.
- Advised several banks on BBK’s successful closure of a $250m 2-year club loan facility which will be used for general funding purposes.
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Delwar Hossain
Baker & McKenzie LimitedPractice head
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Ian Siddell