Al Tamimi & Company's banking and finance practice is praised for its ‘responsive, friendly and practical advice’, and is routinely sought after by local, regional and international financial companies for advice on a range of regulatory and transactional matters, including Shariah-compliant financial products, bilateral and syndicated lending, derivatives, debt capital markets, and project finance. Natalia Kumar plays a leading role in the practice, overseeing the team’s international and multi-jurisdictional work. She is ably supported by the broad expertise of associates Gargi Agarwal and Faizan Toor, both of whom operate in a number of syndicated loans, Islamic financing, and trade finance matters, as well as green financial products and project financing.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's banking and finance division is routinely retained by banks, multinational companies, investment funds, regulators, and others in a range of transactional and regulatory mandates. Department head Mazin Al Mardhi leverages experience advising conventional and Islamic banks in facility and M&A transactions, alongside representing clients in arbitration proceedings before the ICC, LCIA, and other bodies. Jonathan Fisher frequently appears beside him in a diverse range of Islamic finance transactions, including Shariah finance regulations, Sukuk and Murabaha transactions, and others.

ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners's banking and finance practice is retained by clients for a diverse spectrum of mandates, including Islamic transactions, such as Ijarah, Murabaha, and Sukuk, as well as conventional lending matters, such as bilateral and syndicated loans, asset finance, and various structured finance products. Simone Del Nevo directs the department, bringing over 20 years of experience in domestic and cross-border finance transactions. Rahul Sud is favoured among clients for debt capital markets, fintech, and project finance mandates, as well as Islamic finance matters.

Baker & McKenzie Limited's banking and finance department is praised for its ‘good industry knowledge’ and is often retained by clients for its broad transactional expertise for both conventional and Islamic financing. Adil Hussain heads the team, bringing expertise in new financing products and Shariah-compliant financing, an area in which  Delwar Hossain is also highly active, as well as debt capital markets, facilities, and project finance. Soheir Elbanna and Victoria Long advise on multi-jurisdictional finance transactions and syndicated and bilateral loans.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP's banking and finance practice is a key port of call for conventional and Islamic finance transactions, with additional capabilities in the capital markets and regulatory spaces. The team has experience in being retained to advise on facilities and syndicated loans, as well as Mudaraba, Sukuk, and other Islamic finance products. Jeremy Ingham heads the team and is ably supported by Bilal Kahlon and Salman Ahmed, who boast expertise in debt capital markets and Shari’ah-compliant products. Abdullah Puri is a standout name for bilateral and syndicated loans and multijurisdictional transactions.

DLA Piper Middle East LLP's banking and finance practice is highly experienced in transactional and regulatory mandates, advising on facilities and syndicated loans, securitisation, and Islamic finance, including Murabaha, Sukuk, and other structures. Mohamed Toorani, based in Bahrain, heads the team with over 14 years of experience in transactional matters spanning the GCC. He is ably assisted by head of the Islamic finance practice Paul McViety, a key member of the team for project and asset finance, bilateral and syndicated lending, and a range of conventional and Islamic finance transactions.

Hassan Radhi & Associates' banking and finance practice is a go-to choice for local and regional clients seeking assistance with Shariah-compliant transactions, with the team advising on a number of Sukuk, Murabah, and other financial instruments. Noor Hassan Radhi spearheads the practice and is highly capable in financing, capital markets, and financial regulatory matters, working closely with Fatima Alali in IPO and cross-border transactions.

Zu'bi & Partners, Attorneys & Legal Consultants' finance practice advises clients on both conventional and Islamic financing matters, encompassing bilateral and syndicated lending, bond issuance, and Murabaha and Sukuk transactions. The team has a strong track record in multijurisdictional transactions, an area in which Qays H. Zu’bi has notable experience. He is ably assisted by the transactional experience of Hatim Q. Zu’bi and Eman Omar. Eleanor Livingstone and Prachi Malhotra are also key members of the department.