Reed Smith is praised as ‘dynamic and commercial, providing practical solutions in timely manner’. The team acts on an array of financing transactions, drawing on cross-border capability and Islamic financing knowledge to assist domestic and international banks on complex deals. Amir Ahmad, who heads up the practice, is well-regarded for his debt financing expertise, acting on the firm’s most complex Shariah-compliant financing work. Nick Stainthorpe works with private equity firms, hedge funds, and institutional banks on the full range of financing mandates, demonstrating particular expertise in structured finance. Counsel Umbreen Meenai has been highly active over the past twelve months, advising on asset finance, project finance and trade finance. Associate Oliver Spence also comes recommended.
Testimonials
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‘It was great working with Reed Smith, particularly with Umbreen Meenai, who is responsive, efficient in work and very professional.'
‘We required Middle Eastern lending advice, and they were fully prepared to assist. Further, this team has quick and efficient access to resources across the globe that allowed us to more seamlessly and quickly close on a significant cross-border matter.’