Yomna El Shibawy
Al Tamimi & CompanyAl Tamimi & Company excels in advising on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including project finance, trade finance, Islamic finance, derivatives and debt capital markets work. Practice head Omar Handoush is a key name for financing transactions. Senior counsel Madhurima Basu assists with derivative transactions, and Yomna El Shibawy has experience handling Shariah-compliant transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The various lawyers I have dealt with at the firm are very professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and very importantly, responsive, and they provide a high-quality and timely work product.'
- 'Omar Handoush is indispensable to the team and to our business; he is extremely available, responsive, flexible, and understands our business needs.'
- 'Madhurima Basu and Yomna El Shibawy have always been extremely responsive.'
Key clients
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Morgan Stanley
- JP Morgan
- Korea Development Bank
- HSBC
- Goldman Sachs
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Commercial Bank of Kuwait
- Warba Bank
- Emirates NBD
- National Bank of Kuwait
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
- Kuwait Finance House
- BNP Paribas
- Barclays
- Lulu Group International
Work highlights
- Advised Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait K.S.C.P. (DIFC Branch) on a US$ 825m term loan facility.
- Advised the lenders, including Standard Chartered Bank, on a US$ 525m term loan facility provided to Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) K.S.C.P.
- Advised Burgan Bank on a US$ 500m term loan facility.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Omar Handoush
Al Tamimi & CompanyNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Madhurima Basu
Al Tamimi & CompanyPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Omar Handoush