The banking and finance practice at Al Tamimi & Company In Association with Adv. Mohammed Al Marri is a key source of expertise in the market for conventional and Islamic finance transactions, and advises on mandates pertaining to capital markets, trade, asset and project finance, and contentious matters. Matthew Heaton heads the Doha practice, advising on debt restructuring, derivatives and other financial mandates, in addition to a track record in regulatory mandates. Associate Muhammad Mitha also has notable experience of transactional work and regulatory matters.
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Key clients
- International Securities and Derivatives Association
- Natixis (DIFC Branch)
- Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)
- HSBC Bank Middle East
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Doha (QFC) Branch
- Nakilat (Qatar Navigation)
- Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
- Citibank N.A.
Work highlights
Acting for Dukhan Bank in relation to the annual update of its $2bn Sukuk Programme and issuance of $800m Sukuk under the Programme.
Acted as joint Qatar counsel to the Lesha Bank LLC (Public), as purchaser and financiers, in relation to the acquisition and financing of five Boeing 777 aircraft, including advising on registration and perfection of security over aircraft.
Acting for the International Securities and Derivatives Association (ISDA) to provide its jurisdictional legal opinion for the Qatar Financial Centre.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Matthew Heaton
Other key lawyers
Muhammad Mitha