Leading Partners

Next Generation Partners

Offshore in United Arab Emirates

Maples Group

A key port of call for domestic and international banks, fund managers, and investment firms, Maples Group is experienced in the formation of private equity and hedge funds. Manuela Belmontes is often engaged in capital markets and finance, while Philip Ireland is proficient in investment schemes. Gurminder Sanghera is versed in structured finance, Oliver Simpson handles corporate reorganisations, and Barbara Kramarz is skilled at aircraft finance. Other key members of the practice include David Garvin, who is knowledgeable of Shariah-compliant funds.

Praxisleiter:

Manuela Belmontes; Philip Ireland


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gurminder Sanghera; Oliver Simpson: Barbara Kramarz; David Garvin


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Aljazira Capital


Dubai Islamic Bank


Energy Development Oman


First Abu Dhabi Bank


Lakemore Partners


Mubadala Capital


Nana Direct


NBK Capital


Public Investment Fund


Tamara


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Walkers

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.

Praxisleiter:

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


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Cate Barbour; Johanna Hendry; Bryan O’Donnell


Referenzen

‘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.’

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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  • 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.

Ogier

Commended as ‘collaborative and responsive’, Ogier is noted for its strength in asset tracing, cross-border insolvency applications, and offshore litigation. David Welford oversees the team and is often engaged in cross-border insolvency and restructuring matters, while Tina Asgarian handles contentious trust disputes. Dominic Athwal is skilled at corporate governance and Ridhiima Kapoor is knowledgeable of investment fund maintenance.

Praxisleiter:

David Welford


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tina Asgarian; Dominic Athwal; Ridhiima Kapoor


Referenzen

‘They are collaborative and responsive.’

‘They are a very strong team, and they have excellent offering when it comes to offshore disputes in the UAE.’

‘They are an extremely experienced team.’

Kernmandanten

BTA Bank


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  • Representing BTA Bank, which alleges that is has been the victim of a complex scheme of civil fraud.