Middle East - United Arab Emirates

Bird & Bird

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Widely praised for their ‘remarkable experience’, ’dedication to excellence‘ and ’client-centered approach’, Bird & Bird acts on complex financing deals that are often first-of-their-kind for the respective jurisdiction and client, including a wide range of Islamic financings. Financial regulatory expertise is fully integrated into the team, allowing the experienced practitioners to advise across all aspects of multi-layered transactions, routinely cross-border. Gregory Man has ‘profound knowledge of the field’ and provides ’meticulous attention to detail’, active across project finance, asset finance, securitisation and structured projects – amongst others. Jessica White, who joined from A&O Shearman in October 2022, has been highly active on a range of matters, often working closely with a number of top domestic banks and financial services providers.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm provides an exceptional quality to their work. Their profound understanding of the field and unwavering commitment to detail proved to be instrumental in the development of one of the most outstanding transaction documents I've ever encountered.'

  • 'What truly sets the firm apart from many other firms is their steadfast refusal to take shortcuts merely to adhere to budget constraints. Instead, they consistently prioritised our interests as their clients, which translated into an agreement meticulously tailored to our specific deal. No stone was left unturned, and no detail was left unresolved.'
  • In essence, working with the firm was a remarkable experience that showcased their dedication to excellence and their client-centered approach. Their willingness to go the extra mile and their relentless pursuit of perfection resulted in a transaction document that not only met but exceeded our expectations. In a world where cutting corners is all too common, they stand out as a beacon of integrity and commitment to delivering top-tier legal services.’
  • ‘The success of our project owed much to the exceptional qualities of Gregory Man, whose profound knowledge of the field, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to both his work and his clients were truly outstanding. Greg's presence was invaluable throughout our journey, and he consistently demonstrated a remarkable depth of expertise, ensuring no detail went unexamined.'

  • 'What sets Greg apart is his unique ability to balance our objectives and financial considerations. He navigated negotiations with a constructive and astute approach, always achieving our goals while safeguarding our positions. Greg's negotiation style, which manages to satisfy both our interests and still keep the counterparty happy, is nothing short of a paradoxical feat.'
  • 'One particularly commendable aspect of working with Greg is his commitment to clarity and conciseness. He doesn't engage in needless back-and-forths solely to increase billing hours. Instead, he navigates negotiations with a clear and concise communication style, effectively conveying our positions without getting bogged down in disputes with opposing counsel.'
  • 'Greg's exceptional knowledge, attention to detail, dedication, and adept negotiation skills made our collaboration not only highly productive but also a pleasure. He consistently delivered results while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused approach. Working with Greg exemplifies the type of legal partnership that not only achieves its goals but also does so with transparency, efficiency, and a keen eye on the client's best interests.’

Key clients

  • The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
  • Job and Talent
  • Florin Court Capital
  • Dubai Cultiv8
  • IRC Restructuring DMCC

Work highlights

  • Assisting the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (the ICD) on the first ever sukuk transaction listed on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange.
  • Advising Job and Talent in relation to the further development of their securitisation programme.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gregory Man

Other key lawyers

Jessica White