Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP

A clear specialist for handling complex Islamic financing deals, Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP boasts a strong track record overseeing first-of-its-kind transactions involving a variety of enviable domestic and international clients across a strong set of sectors. Consistently acting on prestigious infrastructure and energy builds, the firm are a favourite for clients looking for project financing capabilities, while further matter highlights include advising premium banks on a number of high-value facilities. Rahail Ali heads the practice and has a prominent reputation for Shariah-compliant financings and is routinely in demand from government bodies, independents, and financial institutions. Senior associate Ahmet Kalafat is building a considerable body of work regarding Islamic facilities and is key to the group due to his knowledge of foreign markets.