A&O Shearman continues to be leading name in the UAE market, acting for a host of marquee lenders and borrowers on acqusition finance, project finance, and restructurings, often with an Islamic element. Samer Eido leads the practice and is routinely sought out by banks, financial institutions, corporates, and sovereign-backed entities for domestic and cross border counsel. Anthony Traboulsi is praised for his ‘strategic approach combined with in-depth financial knowledge with a nuanced understanding of global markets’, while Adam Banks is noted for his skill in restructurings and insolvencies. Sajjad Juma far-reaching practice covers conventional and Islamic finance transactions, and Afsha Karim is active in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Haris Meyer Hanif joined from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in January 2024.
Testimonials
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- 'The team are all well versed with not only sector knowledge and legal requirements and developments, but understand the unique requirements of their client and are able to provide bespoke solutions to ensure that all parties are satisfied.'
- 'Anthony Traboulsi has always proven that he is a great leader to his team. He and his team have solid expertise, which is invaluable to our work as a sovereign wealth fund. What sets Anthony apart from competitors is his deep understanding of the unique needs and complexities associated with an sovereign wealth fund. They have an exceptional ability to navigate intricate regulatory environments and provide tailored, forward-thinking legal solutions that align with our goals.'
Key clients
- Fajr Capital
- EQUATE Petrochemical Company
Work highlights
- Supporting Fajr Capital in its acquisition of a 65% stake in the GCC business of the Aster group by representing them in connection with the negotiation of the financings required to support the acquisition.
- Advised on the USD 500m facilities for EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C.C..