Trowers & Hamlins LLP is a leading adviser on conventional and Islamic finance, with particular strength in Shariah-compliant capital markets, structured finance, and debt restructuring, regularly representing major financial institutions. Jeremy Ingham leads the practice. Bilal Kahlon and Salman Ahmed leverage extensive market experience to act on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions. Abdullah Rauf Puri and Debopam Dutta also come recommended.
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‘Strong knowledge in banking and Islamic finance (theory and practice). Strong Islamic product structuring skills catering for the business needs in coordination with the in-house legal and sharia controllers. A diverse team with excellent cross-border coordination and allocation of the tasks among the team members.’
‘The individuals are holistic in their approach, business oriented, flexible and have excellent communication skills among different teams within the firm and with us as their client.’
‘The team provides timely and accurate advice that meets our commercial needs. The team has a clear and in-depth understanding of our banking practice and our business requirements. Moreover, the team is very responsive, provides accurate timeframe which enables us to manage expectations internally, and is always a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Al Salam Bank B.S.C.
- Al Kifah Holding Company
- Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds 1
- National Bank of Bahrain
- Naseej B.S.C. (c)
- Sayacorp
- Gulf International Bank B.S.C.
- The Arab Investment Company S.A.A.
- State Bank of India
- Bahrain Development Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Ahli United Bank B.S.C. on its proposed conversion from a conventional bank to an Islamic bank.
- Advised Bahrain Steel B.S.C. (c) E.C. in relation to a USD 450,000,000 sustainability linked term facility and working capital facility (based on Islamic and conventional structures) extended by a syndicated of banks including Bank ABC and Mashreq.
- Advised KHCB Tier 1 Sukuk Limited (KHCB) and the Certificate holders, on the redemption of the outstanding USD159,151,000 Additional Tier 1 Capital Certificates which constituted Additional Tier 1 Capital of Khaleeji Bank.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Jeremy Ingham
Other key lawyers
Bilal Kahlon; Salman Ahmed; Abdullah Rauf Puri; Debopam Dutta