The team at Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri is frequently retained by international clients, including major banks, project companies, and other corporate entities, in some of the most high-value mandates in the sector. The team regularly acts in cross-border matters, including bilateral and syndicated transactions, along with a diverse spectrum of regulatory matters for foreign banks and fintech companies, restructurings in the financial industry, as well as assisting with financing and refinancing major projects projects in the services sector. Matthew Heaton leads the team, leveraging his experience in European debt markets, financial transactions and Qatari financial law. Muhammad Mitha is a port of call for matters requiring expertise in payment service regulation and aviation finance, along with complex Islamic finance transactions, such as Islamic derivatives and collateral enforcement. Ranwal Ghanghro provides additional support in matters involving project financing, cross-border transactions and loan pledges.

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Key clients

  • Natixis (DIFC Branch)
  • BNP Paribas
  • Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)
  • HSBC Bank Middle East
  • Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Doha (QFC) Branch
  • Societe Generale
  • Mashreq Bank PJSC
  • Credit Suisse AG, London Branch
  • Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
  • Citibank N.A.
  • Banco Santander S.A.

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.
Muhammad Mitha
Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Matthew Heaton
Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Heaton

Other key lawyers

Muhammad Mitha, Ranwal Ghanghro