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Praised as ‘well-established, responsive, and easy to work with’, Walkers is proficient in capital market transactions and project financing. Daniel Wood is knowledgeable of private equity funds, Ciaran Bohnacker handles Islamic financing, and Tom Cochrane is well-versed in investment funds. Luke Petith and Cate Barbour are experienced in restructuring. Murray Laing is often engaged in civil litigation, and Johanna Hendry often advises on corporate transactions. Bryan O’Donnell is another key team member.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The Walkers team in Dubai is incredibly responsive and provides top-quality legal advice from both a legal and practical perspective. They are by far the best offshore practice in the UAE.'
  • 'Walkers consistently delivers high-quality service, especially in offshore jurisdictions.'
  • ‘The team is very well-established, responsive, and easy to work with.’
  • 'Despite working across different continents and time zones, the team seamlessly attends to clients' queries and requests without delay.'
  • 'The team is well-established, professional, and strategic. Their transparency in pricing and speed of delivery make them a reliable choice.'
  • 'Murray Laing is an exceptional partner, he is hard-working, very responsive, and demonstrates excellent tactical nous.'
  • 'I am particularly impressed with Luke Petith for his clear and constructive interactions with clients on both legal and commercial matters.'
  • 'Cate Barbour stands out for her impressive work ethic and teamwork.'

Key clients

  • GFH Financial Group
  • International Airfinance Corporation
  • HSBC
  • Gulf Capital
  • SHUAA Capital psc
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
  • Emirates NBD
  • Emirates Airlines
  • Kitopi
  • Sidra Capital

Work highlights

  • Represented MBFX in ongoing disputes with Von Der Heydt S.A. ("VDHI").
  • Advised KSA's Public Investments Fund (PIF) on the establishment of an inaugural green bond issuance.
  • Advised Tabby on its US$200 million series D equity financing at a valuation of $1.5 billion.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Daniel Wood
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Johanna Hendry
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Cate Barbour
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ciaran Bohnacker
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tom Cochrane
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Luke Petith
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Wood, Ciaran Bohnacker, Tom Cochrane, Luke Petith, Murray Laing

Other key lawyers

Cate Barbour, Johanna Hendry, Bryan O’Donnell