Middle East - United Arab Emirates
Linklaters
Linklaters is capable across a wide range of cross-border financing and refinancing work - notably in relation to real estate and infrastructure projects – with key expertise in Islamic financing underpinning the firm’s offering. Practice head Kieron Zaman is a formidable adviser who is well versed in all manner of financing deals, particularly structured and restructured syndicated financings. Fellow team-head Reem Al Sayegh – noted for his regulatory expertise – is a frequent port of call for many clients interested in real estate and infrastructure lending. Recommended for his proficiency in cross-border debt finance transactions, Valery Nformba provides key support on a number of the team’s key engagements. Senior consulant Christian Saunders joined the team in April 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Linklaters is knowledgeable, accessible, and provides actionable and pragmatic advice.’
‘Reem Al Sayegh is exceptional - she is conscientious, pragmatic, and very knowledgeable, and is a valued adviser to our business.’
Key clients
- Meydan City Corporation
- Emirates NBD Bank
- Mashreqbank PSC
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (“ADCB”)
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Ahli United Bank
- Samba Financial Group
- Citibank NA
Work highlights
- Advising on the restructuring of the financial obligations of the Limitless Group across various classes of secured and unsecured creditors.
- Advising the arrangers and agent on the refinancing of an existing jumbo unsecured syndicated club facility loan to Bank Muscat.
- Advising the documentation agent and the global coordinators on a US$ 3.5bn revolving credit facility for Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA”).
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kieron Zaman, Reem Al Sayegh