Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a dominant position in the UAE market, acting for leading sponsors and investors on the formation of funds pertaining to venture capital, private credit, private equity, and real estate and infrastructure assets, demonstrating a broad coverage of activity across the GCC. The group also competently handles the inbound and outbound investments of large Shariah-compliant funds, often working with asset managers looking to raise debt or equity. Ayman Khaleq is a key contact for many of the firm's top clients, chiefly focusing on structuring complex cross-border investment transactions through offshore financial centres and free-zones. William Nash has recently overseen hedge fund formation matters in the ADGM and Alishia Sullivan has experience of acting for sovereign wealth funds and investors in the region. Other names to note include Amanjit K Fagura, who has a strong Islamic investment and financing practice, and Carolyn Abram, who brings regional and global fund formation experience from years working in London and New York. Associate Andrea Dougall is also noted.

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‘Solid international and regional knowledge. ’
‘They are knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. ’
‘I have worked with Morgan Lewis since 2009 and specifically Ayman Khaleq and his team who were responsible for the set up of numerous investment funds and in various jurisdictions. Ayman's expertise when it comes to sharia compliant structures and Islamic finance in general is unmatched.'
‘Ayman Khaleq is the undisputed expert when it comes to sharia compliant structures and Islamic finance. We also have the pleasure of working with Amanjit Fagura who has developed similar expertise and continues to advise on complex Islamic structures and transactions. ’