James Osun-Sanmi
DentonsDentons is highly regarded for its debt capital markets expertise, showcasing multijurisdictional proficiencies across a range of debt instruments. Alongside its robust bond restructuring capability, the firm has developed a growing ESG practice, advising corporates and financial institutions on green issuances and innovative sukuk structures. Team lead Alex Roussos advises on debt, hybrid and equity-linked capital markets transactions, working with an extensive list of clients that includes government-backed entities and multinational investment banks. James Osun-Sanmi provides support on both conventional and Shari’ah-compliant debt transactions.
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‘Understanding of the sector and relevant laws and regulations. Cover all risks for the client.’
‘Committed to meeting timelines, have a strong understanding of our sector, and work with all stakeholders to resolve pending issues.'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- Al Rajhi Capital Company
- Arab Banking Corporation
- Bank ABC
- Bank of Sharjah
- Boubyan Bank
- Burgan Bank KPSC
- Citigroup
- Commercial Bank of Dubai
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Emirates NBD
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- HSBC
- JP Morgan
- Kuwait Finance House
- Mashreq Bank
- ICBC International
- Islamic Development Bank
- Investment Corporation of Dubai
- National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah
- National Bank of Oman
- Oman Electricity Transmission Company
- Oman Arab Bank SAOC
- Qatar International Islamic Bank
- Qatar International Islamic Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Sharjah Islamic Bank
- SMBC Nikko
- Wafra International Investment Company
Work highlights
- Advising the IsDB on the issuance of US$1.75 billion trust certificates under its US$25 billion trust certificate issuance programme, which Dentons has regularly advised on issuances under.
- Advising on Binghatti Holding Limited's issuance of US$300 million trust certificates, being the debut issuance for this UAE real estate developer.
- Advising QIIB on its issuance of US$500 million sustainable certificates, being the first sustainable sukuk issuance from a Qatari bank to be listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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Alex Roussos