Al Tamimi & Company's banking and finance team carries broad expertise in Islamic and conventional finance matters, working closely with local Kuwaiti clients in project financing, Shari’a securitisations, and syndicated and bilateral loans, and is a key port of call for cross-border facility transactions. The department is headed by Omar Handoush, a go-to for high-value transactions in the Kuwaiti market. He is supported by the debt capital market, derivatives, and Islamic finance experience of Madhurima Basu. Associates Yomna El Shibawy and Amna Khan are also both key members of the team, especially in transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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‘We have found Al Tamimi's assistance and advice in our dealings with this jurisdiction to be invaluable.'
'Their practical advice and swift responses throughout our various transactions in the region over the past year have been greatly appreciated.’
'Omar Handoush is particularly helpful and responsive.’
‘Madhurima Basu is knowledgable, efficient and very responsive.'
Key clients
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- Barclays
- BNP Paribas
- Boubyan Bank
- Burgan Bank
- Commercial Bank of Kuwait
- Emirates NBD
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
Advised Commercial Bank of Kuwait on the set-up of a KWD100m Bond Programme, the first Tier II Bond Programme by a Kuwaiti bank and in Kuwaiti Dinar denomination.
Acted as Kuwait legal counsel for a syndication of commercial banks, Islamic financiers, and hedging banks in the US$1.2bn refinancing of the Al Dur Independent Water and Power Project in Bahrain.
Advised Zephyrus Aviation Capital on the leasing of one Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Jazeera Airways K.S.C.P. a Kuwaiti airline operator.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Madhurima Basu
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Yomna El Shibawy
Practice head
Omar Handoush
Other key lawyers
Madhurima Basu; Yomna El Shibawy; Amna Khan