Al Tamimi & Company‘s banking and finance department is a key port of call for multinational financial companies, and leverages expertise in project financing, capital market transactions, and conventional and Islamic loans, including bilateral and syndicated deals. The Kuwait City-based practice is headed by Omar Handoush, who is sought after for his experience in high-value, cross-border syndicated loan facilities, bonds, and financing. Madhurima Basu is a key member of the team for equity and derivatives transactions, while Yomna El Shibawy and Amna Khan are experienced in Sukuk, Wakala, Murabaha, and other transactions involving Islamic financial instruments.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We work with the team consisting of Omar Handoush, Madhurima Basu and Amna Khan. They are very diligent, responsive and hands-on.’
Key clients
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
- Barclays
- BNP Paribas
- Boubyan Bank
- Commercial Bank of Kuwait
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Goldman Sachs
- HSBC Middle East
- Kuwait Finance House
- Mashreq
- Mizuho Bank
- National Bank of Kuwait
Work highlights
Advised Standard Chartered Bank (UAE) in its capacity as the arranger in relation to Warba’s Bank, one of Kuwait’s most prominent sharia compliant financial institution, on a USD250m Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk.
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Advised Mizuho Bank, Ltd., the lead arranger of the first Certificate of Deposit Programme issued by Burgan Bank.
Advised InvestGB on the establishment and registration of the "Al-Lulwah Money Market Fund” with the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority.
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