At Baker McKenzie Law Firm, the team is very experienced in acting for banking companies, investment funds, and export credit agencies on a broad range of transactional matters, including conventional and Islamic financing work. Additionally, the group has a strong track record in assisting with financial regulatory matters. Dubai-based Adil Hussain leads the firm's Middle Eastern banking and finance practice, as well as acting as global head of Islamic finance, and Riyadh-based Delwar Hossain assists with project finance, Islamic finance and restructuring matters. In 2025 Ian Siddell retired from practice, and Fatima Alhasan left the firm.
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Key clients
- ABC Islamic Bank (E.C.)
- Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.)
- Abdullah Ibrahim Mohammed Alsubeaei Holding Company (AIMS Holding)
- Abdul Samad Al Qurashi for Oud, Amber, Perfumes Stores Company
- Abdulrahman Saleh Al - Rahji and Partners Company
- ACWA Power International
- Al Rahji Banking and Investment Corporation
- Arab National Bank
- The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF) – previously Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation (APICORP)
- Bank AlJazira
- Banque Saudi Fransi
- Gulf International Bank B.S.C / GIB Capital
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Adil Hussain
Other key lawyers
Delwar Hossain