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.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Proactive. Drafting is concise and thoughtful.’
- ‘Natalia Kumar has provided useful advice in Bahrain.’
- ‘Very accessible and easy to work with.’
- ‘This practice distinguishes itself through its strong client focus, marked by high availability, responsiveness, and a collaborative approach that fosters effective partnerships.’
- ‘The individuals we work with at the firm distinguish themselves through their responsiveness, professionalism, and collaborative mindset. They consistently demonstrate a strong understanding of our business context and are proactive in offering practical solutions.’
- ‘Very good global presence and well connected. Very responsive and competitively priced. Good industry knowledge.’
Key clients
- Citibank N.A.
- GFH Financial Group B.S.C.
- Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.S.C.
- Gulf International Bank B.S.C.
- Arab Banking Corporation B.S.C. (C)
- Mashreqbank psc
- HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd
- Kuwait Finance House B.S.C (C)
- Bahrain Development Bank B.S.C (C)
- HDFC Bank Ltd.
- Emirates NBD Bank PJSC
- First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Gargi Agarwal
Practice head
Rafiq Jaffer
Other key lawyers
Natalia Kumar; Gargi Agarwal; Faizan Toor