Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP

Banking and Finance, Project Finance, Islamic Finance

Managing Associate

Murtaza is a leading banking and finance lawyer, specialising in sustainable finance and complex cross-border transactions across the Middle East.

Murtaza specialises in working with an array of leading lenders and corporate borrowers in navigating through the technical legal and commercial nuisances which are unique to the Middle East and Africa regions in relation to some of their strategically important mandates, both from a market and business operational perspective, which are often cross-border in nature.

His expertise spans syndicated, project, trade, sustainable, real estate, and Islamic financings, and structured transactions, with a particular focus on renewable energy and ESG-driven deals. Whether advising on multi-billion-dollar project financings, innovative Islamic structures, or cross-border syndicated facilities, Murtaza brings commercial insight, technical precision, and strategic thinking to every transaction.

He's regularly called upon by prominent regional and international financial institutions major energy companies, and leading infrastructure providers, not just for his deep technical knowledge, but also for his innovative approach to complex legal challenges and his ability to deliver practical solutions under pressure.

Murtaza has been instrumental in several award-winning transactions, including novel sustainable finance solutions and landmark infrastructure projects. His work consistently demonstrates how sophisticated legal structuring can drive commercial success while advancing sustainability objectives across the region.