Galvanised by the arrival of Afsor Ullah in 2022 from Shakespeare Martineau LLP, the 'responsive and helpful' team at Hill Dickinson LLP provides 'solutions-driven' advice to funders and borrowers seeking or providing finance to facilitate real estate transactions in the UK. Here, Ullah works alongside the broader real estate group, led by James Garton, in providing the necessary Shariah-compliant structuring to facilitate deals, including for ultra-high-net-worth Middle Eastern individuals regarding their UK property investments.
Testimonials
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- 'The responsive and helpful team provides solutions-driven advice and can make complex solutions simple.'
- 'They are exceptional.'
- 'Afsor Ullah has an unparalleled knowledge of Islamic financial products currently available and combined with his sharp legal mind, offers creative and innovative solutions to those seeking Shariah-compliant financial products and services.'
Key clients
- Qardus
- OFFA
- BLME
- MRP Premier Group
- International Investment Gate
- Enferm Limited
- Habib Bank AG Zurich
- Autarky Capital Sukuk Plc
- Autarky Capital Limited
- Whitehall Capital
- Great Portland Estates
- Trinius
- Muntada Aid
Work highlights
- Advised Autarky Capital Sukuk plc on the establishment of an Islamic finance “secured lending” for financing up to £3m.
- On the Islamic finance panel for BLME and continues to support the bank with its Islamic finance mortgages in the UK granted to individuals and companies.
- Instructed by International Investment Gate plc in respect of various funds and to advise on structuring and acquisition of real estate assets in the UK worth circa £500m.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Garton, Afsor Ullah