Introduction

Structures built for the region’s rules.

Finance in the UAE moves across two systems at once - the civil law framework and the discipline of Sharia. We advise lenders, borrowers and funds on structures that are compliant, bankable and clear.

Capabilities

What we handle.

Conventional lending

Facility agreements, security packages and cross-border credit arrangements.

Islamic finance

Murabaha, ijara, mudaraba and sukuk transactions reviewed against Sharia principles.

Regulatory compliance

Licensing, conduct and reporting obligations before the UAE regulators.

Funds & structuring

DIFC and onshore fund vehicles, offering documents and investor terms.

Restructuring & workouts

Rescheduling, insolvency alternatives and coordinated creditor strategies.

Cross-border transactions

Multi-jurisdiction deals coordinated across counsel and time zones.

Process

How a matter proceeds.

01

Mandate

Scope, structure and timeline confirmed before documentation begins.

02

Structuring

The vehicle and security framework designed for the transaction.

03

Documentation

Facility and security documents drafted and negotiated.

04

Execution

Conditions precedent, registration and drawdown managed to close.

05

Ongoing counsel

Waivers, amendments and compliance advice after signature.

Speak with our finance partners.

Meetings by appointment only. Ajman, United Arab Emirates.