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.
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Key clients
- ACWA Power
- Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC
- ACWA Power
- HSBC Bank
- Kuwait International Bank K.S.C.P.
- Investment Corporation of Dubai
- Emirates NBD Capital Limited
- Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation
- Brookfield
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Denizbank
- Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rahail Ali