Formidable across a host of financing mandates - including project financing, debt financing, restructuring and insolvency, and most importantly Islamic financing - the team at Clifford Chance is highly regarded for its ability to act for a wealth of local and international banks on blockbuster transactions, regularly involving some of the globe’s leading financial services, investment managers, and industry conglomerates. Boasting both a dedicated global Islamic finance practice and a dedicated financial services and regulatory team in the region, the deep team is led by Qudeer Latif, a market-leading figure in Islamic financing. Graham Brewer and Mohamed Hamra-Krouha are highly experienced advisers to financers, sponsors and borrowers on a wide array of deals; Brewer specialises in acquisition financing and refinancing mandates, while Hamra-Krouha focuses on the financing of large-scale projects out of the Ahu Dhabi office. Stephen Chance, who is also based in Abu Dhabi, is a key figure for asset finance work. Senior associate Bola Coker also comes recommended.
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‘Highly commercial, pragmatic and dynamic team that get the job done quickly and smoothly. Always thinking outside the box and suggesting solutions in order to get the deal over the line.’
‘Graham Brewer is always able to provide solutions. Bola Coker is also recommended. ’
‘Strong team led by Graham Brewer.’
‘They are strong in finance and are on most of the big deals.’
‘Qudeer Latif is a great partner with deep knowledge and vast experience. He brings calmness in tense situations.'
Key clients
- Shomoul Holding
- Saudi Telecom Company
- Emirates NBD
- Commercial Bank of Dubai
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- International Airfinance Corporation
- Al-Etisalat Al-Mutanakilah Al-Saudia Company
- DP World Limited
Work highlights
- Advising ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company KSCP on the sale to Macquarie of (i) a portfolio of 53 aircraft and (ii) an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
- Advised Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Standard Chartered Bank on Brookfield's £2.2 billion recommended offer for Network International Holdings plc.
- Advising the co-ordinating committee of creditors in respect of the restructuring of the financial restructuring of Limitless LLC.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Bola Coker
Clifford ChanceLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Graham Brewer
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Qudeer Latif