Trowers & Hamlins LLP
More informationNoted for its expertise in Islamic finance mandates, Trowers & Hamlins LLP acts for domestic and international clients on a range of matters, including cross-border investments, M&A, private equity, and financing deals, with demonstrable experience in the real estate, hospitality, oil and gas, and energy and infrastructure arenas. Nick Edmondes is praised for his 'breadth of knowledge in Islamic financing', while Elias Moubarak advises on project financings and real estate financings, in addition to capital market issuances. Geoff Allen joined the firm in June 2022 and leads the corporate and commercial team. Other key contacts include Tom Reynolds and real estate expert Abdulhaq Mohammed. All named practitioners collectively lead the practice from the firm's office in Kuala Lumpur.
Testimonials
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- 'T&H has been consistent in providing the level of legal services that we need in our transactions.'
- 'The team is always available and quick in responding to our queries.'
- 'Nicol Ong is proactive, attentive, patient and a problem solver.'
- 'The team are pleasant, easy to work with and go to extra mile to perform and complete a transaction.'
- 'Trowers are able to tap into their wide global base to solve certain issues.'
- 'Nick Edmondes has the breadth of knowledge in Islamic financing.'
- 'Nicol Ong is easy to work with, makes sure she covers all angles when closing a deal for us and is very detailed in her work.'
Key clients
- Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
- Lembaga Tabung Haji
- EQRAZ Inc.
- Sohar International Bank SAOG
- EFG-Hermes UAE Limited (acting jointly with EFG Hermes UAE LLC)
- Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.S.C.
- Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
- Alvarium RE Limited
- Alizz Islamic Bank SAOC
- RHB Bank
- Permodalan Nasional Berhad
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad
- First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
- Meethaq Islamic Banking, Bank Musacat SAOG
- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP)
- Sime Darby
- Malaysia Aviation Group
Work highlights
- Advised Sohar International Bank S.A.O.G. and EFG-Hermes UAE Limited as joint global coordinator and bookrunner, and as issue manager and investment manager on the IPO of 208k units in The Pearl Real Estate Investment Fund to investors across Oman and the GCC, which have been listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange.
- Advised the banking syndicate led by banks making up 'the Facility Participants', on the $200m syndicated Murabaha facility made available to Bahrain's Oil and Gas Holding Company.
- Advising Ahli United Bank on all aspects of its conversion from a conventional bank to an Islamic bank in Bahrain and its eventual merger with Kuwait Finance House, Bahrain.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Edmondes, Tom Reynolds, Elias Moubarak, Abdulhaq Mohammed, Geoff Allen