Andrew Tarbuck
Al Tamimi & CompanyAl Tamimi & Company has an impressive track record record in IPOs in the DFM and ADX, areas where Andrew Tarbuck has a key focus. The team is also well positioned to advise on bond and Sukuk issuances, securitatisations, deposit-linked notes, and mortgage-backed securities, key strengths of Rafiq Jaffer. Husam Hourani is noted for his experience of major capital markets transactions, bringing astute regulatory understanding to his counsel. Hamzah Abu-Hassan lends support on a number of mandates from the firm's Jordan office.
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Testimonials
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‘Unique relationships in the UAE markets with regulators, exchanges and key stakeholders’
‘Strong team with good connectivity in-house across the GCC & ability to get quick responses internally, without contracting external law firms. Strong client relationship skills and willingness to take onboard feedback to grow and enhance their offering’
‘Hussam Hourani is very well-connected with all the parties that matter (exchanges, regulatory bodies both onshore & offshore). As such, he has access to information & knowledge that make him a stand-out vs many other peers, and puts him at the forefront of innovative thinking.'
- 'Andrew Tarbuck is incredibly personable and as a result is able to build and maintain an enviable list of clients - both on the banking syndicate side, and on the company side.’
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- Salik
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- BNP Paribas
- GreenSaif Pipelines Bidco S.à r.l.(a Blackrock related entity)
- Union Coop
- Gulf Navigation Holdings PJSC
- Emirates Investment Bank PJSC
- The Latest Venture Limited
Work highlights
- Advised ADNOC Gas on its initial public offering on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, raising over AED 9.1 billion, creating a market capitalisation of over AED 182 billion.
- Advised Salik Company PJSC on its initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market raising over AED 3.7 billion, creating a market capitalisation of over AED 15 billion.
- Advised GreenSaif Pipelines Bidco S.à r.l. on (i) the establishment of a USD 11.5 billion GMTN Programme by GreenSaif Pipelines BidCo S.à r.l (as issuer) and the issuance of USD 3 billion Notes under the GMTN Programme; and (ii) USD 1.5 billion Sukuk issued by TMS Issuer S.à r.l, a SPV set up by Blackrock for the Sukuk issuance.
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Andrew Tarbuck, Rafiq Jaffer