Well versed in both conventional and Islamic financing, DLA Piper leverages its considerable international reach to advise on cross-border financing deals in the Middle Eastern region and beyond. The team demonstrates expertise in high-profile restructuring and insolvency mandates, and continues to undertake impressive work in the project financing and debt financing space. Department head Paul McViety is a key figure for multinational corporations, financial services providers and government bodies that seek his assistance on a plethora of financing options. He is also familiar with an array of Islamic financing structures. Widely viewed as one of the top debt specialists in the market, co-head James Iremonger has been recently active on real estate, hospitality and healthcare affairs. Legal director Richard Dassin and senior associate Jonathan Downey are also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘There's an excellent mix of a very commercial approach with a very legally intensive approach, which results in clients feeling very prepared. It's a well rounded team with lots of regional experience. They are very strong in the restructuring & insolvency space. The team do not just hang around the deals waiting for direction, they lead the deals and create the direction.’
‘James Iremonger is a leading lawyer locally with a pragmatic but intensively prepared legal perspective. He goes into bat for his clients with a clear focus but with a balance for local practice.'
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Bank of Sharjah
Work highlights
- Acting for Richard Fleming, Carl Bowles, Ben Cairns and Mark Firmin of Alvarez and Marsal, the joint liquidators of Joannou & Paraskevaides (Overseas) Limited.
- Acting for David Stark and Paul Leggett of Deloitte and Salem Ballama as the joint trustees of the KBBO Group, a diversified investment group headquartered in the UAE with operations across the MENA region, Europe, and the United States.