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Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP Offices
19TH FLOOR, AL FATTAN CURRENCY TOWER
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE, PO BOX 506602
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending) Tier 4
A clear specialist for handling complex Islamic financing deals, Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP boasts a strong track record overseeing first-of-its-kind transactions involving a variety of enviable domestic and international clients across a strong set of sectors. Consistently acting on prestigious infrastructure and energy builds, the firm are a favourite for clients looking for project financing capabilities, while further matter highlights include advising premium banks on a number of high-value facilities. Rahail Ali heads the practice and has a prominent reputation for Shariah-compliant financings and is routinely in demand from government bodies, independents, and financial institutions. Senior associate Ahmet Kalafat is building a considerable body of work regarding Islamic facilities and is key to the group due to his knowledge of foreign markets.Practice head(s):
Rahail Ali
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ACWA Power
Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC
ACWA Power
HSBC Bank
Kuwait International Bank K.S.C.P.
Investment Corporation of Dubai
Emirates NBD Capital Limited
Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation
Brookfield
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Denizbank
Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
Work highlights
United Arab Emirates > Construction Tier 4
With a broad non-contentious offering, Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP is praised as ‘extremely knowledgeable of construction disputes’. Providing clients with ‘excellent support’, Patrick McPherson often handles disputes arising out of construction, energy, and infrastructure projects. ‘Resourceful problem-solver’ Randall Walker is also a key member of the team.Practice head(s):
Patrick McPherson; Randall Walker
Testimonials
‘The Hogan Lovells team is very hands on, detail orientated, and open in communication. This is very helpful because it facilitates a much more informed approach and makes working with the team easy, enjoyable, and productive.’
‘The team provides excellent support, has deep knowledge of the law, and comes up with pragmatic solutions.’
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable of construction disputes. It is able to tackle complex matters in a simple and effective manner.’
‘Randall Walker is a resourceful problem-solver with strong writing and communication skills.’
‘Patrick McPherson is very inclusive, personable, and eager to understand the issues in detail so that conclusions are properly explained and tested.’
‘Patrick McPherson is an excellent pragmatic, straight talking lawyer. He knows not only the law, but how to help clients achieve the desired result.’
‘Concise and to the point advice.’
‘Easy to reach and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
The Fatima Group
PakArab Fertilisers
MidWest Fertilisers
Work highlights
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 4
Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP has significantly bolstered its dispute resolution offering through the hire of King & Spalding LLP duo Randall Walker and Patrick McPherson in December 2022 and January 2023 respectively. Together, they sit as joint practice heads and serve a regional and global client roster in both onshore and offshore court cases as well as in a variety of international arbitration centres. Walker is well versed in banking and finance, shareholder, asset recovery and joint venture disputes, and McPherson is well regarded for his construction, infrastructure and energy specialisms.Practice head(s):
Randall Walker; Patrick McPherson
Testimonials
‘The team is amazing, especially Randall Walker. He is quite experienced in advising on the disputes and has advised to the fullest extent possible. The best part is his approach, which is at client’s discretion, meaning thereby one can enjoy both business-oriented approach for settlements and minute details discussion for trials.’
‘Randall Walker is an experienced disputes lawyer with a detailed knowledge of the energy sector. He provides clear legal advice but is also commercial in his approach.’
‘Excellent team, led by Patrick McPherson. Great support provided by the whole team. ’
‘Patrick McPherson is an excellent partner. He is very strategic and will help you to understand the chance of success including obstacles to success. He will look at all aspects such as witness preparation, strengths and weaknesses of the case. One of the best partners I have worked with.’
Key clients
The Fatima Group
PakArab Fertilisers Ltd
MidWest Fertilisers Ltd
Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company FZE
Willis Towers Watson
Work highlights
- Acting for Watson Towers Willis and related Willis entities in claims brought against them by Al Futtaim.
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP advises a host of clients across a range of sectors, particularly education, healthcare, energy and consumer goods, on matters including commercial contracts and agreements, joint ventures, equity investments, and business and asset transfers. Team head Imtiaz Shah acts leads the majority of practice mandates, with notable strength in the luxury retail sector where he acts for global marquee clients on commercial issues. Janelle Moussa is also noted. Charles Fuller left the firm to go in-house at TAQA group in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Imtiaz Shah
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A relationship focused and solution oriented approach at Hogan Lovells differentiates them from the competition. One feels that the firm is an extension of our operation and the partners are easily accessible and are highly responsive.’
‘Imtiaz Shah is our prime contact at the firm and he is highly knowledgeable regarding legal matters and is also commercially savvy which coupled with his relationship driven approach makes every interaction with him both pleasant and productive.’
Key clients
HRH Prince Alwaleed & Rotana Music
Gucci Group
Brioni
Ocean Spray
Aeroports de Paris International
Hult Business School
Massachusetts General Brigham
Olaplex
Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP > Firm Profile
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Lawyer Profiles
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Rahail Ali | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Sohail Barkatali | Office Managing Partner | View Profile |
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Charles Fuller | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Nabeel Ikram | Partner | View Profile |
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Ahmet Kalafat | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Mr Imran Mufti | A partner in Hogan Lovells Finance practice, Imran Mufti has practiced in… | View Profile |
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Mr Anthony Pallett | Acknowledged as a leader in his field, Anthony Pallett has more than… | View Profile |
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Mr Rustum Shah | Having spent 15 years in the Middle East, Rustum brings a wealth… | View Profile |
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Mr Imtiaz Shah | Based in the Middle East for over 20 years, Imtiaz Shah has… | View Profile |