SHC Law & Tax boasts expertise across a range of corporate, commercial, and banking and finance mandates. Sectors of particular activity for the firm include tourism, hospitality, and leisure, telecoms, construction and infrastructure, and aviation. The practice is jointly spearheaded by Shuaib M Shah, who is highly sought after for his substantial experience in cross-border refinancing mandates, Aishath Haifa, Junaina Ahmed, and Dhaanish M Ameen. Of recent note, the group has been active in refinancing loan facilities, M&A transactions, and real estate-related projects.
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Key clients
- Aareal Bank AG
- Aareal Bank Asia Limited
- Aareal Bank Asia Limited
- Crystal Holdings Private Limited
- Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
- National Development Bank PLC
- Commercial Bank of Maldives Private Limited
- TrueNoord Gouwzee Limited
- Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts
- Brookfield Asset Management
- International Container Terminal Services, Inc
- Habib Bank Limited
Work highlights
Acting as lead counsel for Aareal Bank AG in the USD80m secured refinancing loan facility to Amingiri Holdings Private Limited, in respect of Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa.
Acting as lead counsel Aareal Bank AG in the USD 36m secured refinancing loan facility toBallentine Private Limited, in respect of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Resort.
Acting as lead counsel for Aareal Bank AG in the USD24m secured refinancing loan facility to Snapper Blue Investments Private Limited (owned by Ares Management Corporation), facilitating the purchase of The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Shuaib M Shah
Practice head
Shuaib M Shah; Aishath Haifa; Junaina Ahmed; Dhaanish M. Ameen
Other key lawyers
Mizfa Saeed; Juni Latheef; Suha Habeeb