A key port of call for banks, investment firms, and fund managers, Maples Group is geared to handle fund formation, M&A, and corporate governance. Manuela Belmontes’ broad caseload encompasses aircraft finance, structured finance, and Islamic finance, while Philip Ireland is well-versed in private equity funds. Gurminder Sanghera is knowledgeable of Shariah-compliant investment funds, Oliver Simpson is experienced in corporate transactions, and Barbara Kramarz handles debt restructuring. David Garvin is another key team member.
Offshore in United Arab Emirates
Maples Group
Praxisleiter:
Manuela Belmontes; Philip Ireland
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gurminder Sanghera; Oliver Simpson; Barbara Kramarz; David Garvin
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‚Excellent customer service and responsiveness.‘
‚Responsive, pragmatic, and proactive team which enables the timely conclusion of transactions.‘
‚Great technical lawyers. Good commercially.‘
Kernmandanten
Ma’aden Sukuk Limited
SRC Sukuk Limited
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Walkers
Noted for its proficiency in Islamic financing, Walkers counts a plethora of high-profile lenders on its client roster. Acting as the managing partner of the firm’s Dubai office, Daniel Wood is experienced in corporate transactions, while Ciaran Bohnacker is a capital markets expert. Tom Cochrane is often engaged in investment funds matters, Reghard Smith is skilled at joint ventures and corporate restructurings, while Luke Petith and Cate Barbour are key dispute resolution practitioners in the practice. Johanna Hendry is the name to note for financing matters.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Wood; Ciaran Bohnacker; Luke Petith; Reghard Smith
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tom Cochrane; Cate Barbour; Johanna Hendry
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‚They give strategic commercial advice which gets to the heart of the issue, and gives the client total confidence that they have the best of all teams fighting their corner.‘
‚The team at Walkers is always super user-friendly. I have worked with Walkers on general day-to-day matters and also as part of larger transactions.‘
‚They have a very strong market practice across dispute resolution, funds formation, and financing matters. Walkers have a very strong profile in the market and are very visible at various conferences and events.‘
Kernmandanten
GFH Financial Group
International Airfinance Corporation
HSBC
Gulf Capital
SHUAA Capital psc
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Emirates NBD
Emirates Airlines
Kitopi
Sidra Capital
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- Advised on the establishment of a Sukuk issuance programme and issuance thereunder by MDGH Sukuk Limited of US$1 billion Trust Certificates.
- Acted for the Joint Liquidators of six BVI funds, previously managed by Alphonse „Buddy“ Fletcher.
- Advised AlephYa Education, a prominent educational provider across the GCC region on a significant majority investment from TA Associates.
Ogier
Home to specialists in dispute resolution, investment funds, as well as banking and finance, Ogier’s offshore offering is led by David Welford. Welford is vastly experienced in financial disputes, asset freezing, and disclosure orders. Tina Asgarian is experienced in contentious trusts disputes, Dominic Athwal is a key port of call for private equity funds, and Ridhiima Kapoor is knowledgeable of the establishment, launch, and termination of digital asset funds.
Praxisleiter:
David Welford
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tina Asgarian; Dominic Athwal; Ridhiima Kapoor
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‚The Ogier practice stands out for its strategic depth, multi-jurisdictional reach, and seamless integration of legal, commercial, and sector-specific expertise. Highly valued by our organisation are Ogier’s abilities to not only provide legal solutions, but commercially viable outcomes which combine the sophistication of a global powerhouse with the agility and attention of a boutique firm.‘
‚Ogier stands out because it additionally covers European offshore jurisdictions, including Luxembourg and Ireland, which has been useful for cross-border matters involving those jurisdictions. They are technically excellent and extremely reliable for a high quality of legal advice in all the jurisdictions I have worked with them in.‘
‚Excellent cross-border coordination which helps bridge the time zone differences between the UAE and global fund centres such as the Cayman Islands and BVI.‘
Kernmandanten
ASB Capital
BTA Bank
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- Advised on the establishment and launch of ASB Capital’s inaugural private equity fund, domiciled in the Cayman Islands.
- Represented BTA Bank, which alleges that it has been the victim of a complex scheme of civil fraud. There is currently an appeal pending before the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal as to whether the BVI Court has jurisdiction to try the claim.